CASTLEBAR PARISH - SUNDAY NEWSLETTER
Sunday Mass times: Parish Church 7.00p.m. (Sat.), 8.30a.m., 10.30a.m., 12p.m. Ballyheane Church: 8.00p.m. (Sat.) Breaffy Church: 10a.m., 11.30a.m.

PARISH CHURCH MASS INTENTIONS
Monday 8th April:
10.00 - James & Norah Killeen. Fr. Sean Murphy SMA & dec. families.
Bernadette Killeen & dec. Killeen & Kelly families.
7.30 - Kay Duffy & dec. family, Rathbawn Drive.
Tuesday 9th April:
8.00 - Patrick & Maeve Duane, Station Road.
10.00 - Matthew & Maura Beckett, Westport & dec. Beckett & Dunne families.
Wednesday 10th April: 8.00 10.00
Thursday 11th April: 8.00
10.00 - Sarah & Joe Corcoran, Derrartin, Islandeady, granddaughter Olivia McNally & dec. Corcoran & Walsh families.
Friday 12th April: 8.00
10.00 - Attracta Caulfield, Station Road.
Saturday 13th April:
10.00 - Dec. members of Garda Siochana & their families.
Tom Walsh & dec family, Turlough Rd. John & Chrissy Doherty, McHale Rd.
Teresa & Edward Conway, Ballinaglough.
Mary & James Hopkins, Burren & dec Hopkins & McHugh families.
7.00 - Chriss Neary, Pontoon Road. (M.M.)
Sunday 14th April: 10.30 - Paddy Rowland (M.M.) & dec. family, Ross.
BALLYHEANE CHURCH MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday 13th April: 8.00pm - Thomas McDonagh, Ringeraun.

ALTAR SOCIETY: 13th April
Bernie Downes Teresa Kelly

MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
Sun. 14th - 2nd Sun.

REST IN PEACE:
Vincent Collins, England, brother of Breda Sheridan, Chestnut Grove.
Sr. Imelda Caulfield, Cuan Chaitriona.
Ellen Gibbons, Turlough, mother of Marie Cresham, The Oaks.
Kathy Durkan, Ballina, niece of Ann Horkan Spencer Street & sister-in-law of Marian Quinn, Westport Road & Maggie Bourke, Castlehill Park.
Bridie Feehan, Middlesex & Killawalla, sister-in-law of Catherine Foley, Rosslee & Gerard Feehan, Ballyheane.
Tom Recks, Howth, brother-in-law of Rose Tierney, Mountgordon.
Gerry O'Malley, 8 Rathbawn Avenue.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD
3rd Sunday of Easter
Parish Church
7.00 - DTIM
8.30 - Michael Gormally
10.30 - DTIM
12.00 - Sean Tobin

Breaffy Church
10.00 - John Caulfield Mary Tuohy
11.30 - Sinead Monaghan Fiona Jennings

DAILY READERS
Mon. - Maureen Tobin
Tues. - Maureen Carroll
Wed. - Chris Millett
Thurs. - Matthew O'Hora
Fri - Mary Higgins
Sat - Sr. Mary Teresa

PRIEST ON CALL
Fr. Michael Farragher tel. 9021844
Doctor on call this weekend
(Emergencies only)
Dr. Stephen Padden tel. 9021999

Altar Servers - Parish Church
5th Class
Starting Mon. 8 April
7.30pm Mon - B
8am Tues & Wed - A
8am Thurs & Fri - D
10am Sat - C
6th Class
Sun. 14 April
8.30am - J
10.30am - K
12pm - A

Holy Week Ceremonies - A special word of appreciation to all who helped and were involved in the preparation of the different Masses and Ceremonies during Holy Week.
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Priests' Collection
We would like to thank all those who contributed to the recent Priests' Collection.
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Blessing for expectant parents at the 7.30pm Mass on Monday 8th April in the Parish Church.
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Castlebar I.C.A Meeting on Mon 8th April at 8pm in the Social Service Centre, Castle St.
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Castlebar Trialogue Meeting
Trialogue is an open forum for discussion on mental health issues. Next meeting on Tues 9th April at 7pm in the Parish Centre. Theme: Labelling. More info at www.trialogue.co
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Castlebar Grow it Yourself (G.I.Y.) Meeting on Mon April 8th at 7.30pm in Le Cheile, Tucker St. Topic - Foraging. All are welcome.
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Family Fun Table Quiz in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport on Sun April 14th at 2pm. €20 per team. Proceeds to local Childline unit. For more info tel 094 9025254.
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CONFIRMATION DATES
Parish Church - 2pm
Sat. 27th April - Country Schools
Sun. 28th April - Town Schools

Do This in Memory
The parents/guardians who volunteered to help with the above programme are invited to a preparation meeting on Mon 8th April
The Monastery
8.00p.m. - Scoil Raifteiri, Snugboro
8.45p.m. - St. Angela's, St. Patrick's
Ballyheane Church
8.00p.m. - Errew, Derrywash, Ballyheane
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Family Centre Programmes
Tel. 9025900 www.thefamilycentre.com
Talking with children about death and loss - This seminar is to help parents, family and teachers examine ways in which they can talk with children about the death of somebody close to them. Date: Wed. 17th April at 7pm. Facilitator: Finn McCarthy.
Young Adult Suicide Bereavement Support Group - This 6 week support group is for young adults (18 - 30 years) who are affected by death through suicide. Dates: Thurs. April 11, 18, 25, May 2,9,16 from 8 - 10pm. Facilitators: Máire Ní Dhomhnaill and Paula Sheridan. Contact Máire Ní Dhomhnaill at the Centre prior to booking.
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Cemetery Clean up
A meeting of local residents will take place in Ballynew Cemetery on Wed April 10th at 8pm with regard to cleaning the Cemetery.
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‘Mothers Prayers' weekend
For mothers who wish to pray together for their children and grandchildren.
Sat 13th April: 10am - 5.45pm and
Sun. 14th April: 10am - 12.30pm in St. John's Rest, Knock. For more information tel. 087 6184110 or email Ireland@gmail.com