Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 27th Sunday of the Year 6^th October 2002
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	Lord, we praise and we bless you for your gifts to us: our country with its mountains and valleys, its rivers and beaches, its trees and animals; our homes and all our possessions; our families, children, spouses and parents; our friends and spiritual guides; the communities in which we work and pray; our talents and the education we have received. Truly you have planted a beautiful vineyard, fenced it round, dug a winepress in it and built a tower, and then you leased it to us. We thank you for the privilege of being tenants of your vineyard. Forgive us, Lord, if we are resentful or angry when we experience our frailty: ill heath or the signs of old age, failure or ingratitude; criticism, especially when it is undeserved. Yet these are your servants that you send to remind us that we are only your tenants in this world, and the season will soon arrive when we will have to hand over the produce to you.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. J. Buggy Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES Thank you Fr. Martin O’Connor wishes to express his sincere thanks to all who were involved in organising and who attended the recent farewell party. He is deeply grateful to all who sent him best wishes and were so kind and generous. Thanks to one and all. Exploring our faith together Evening two: God’s thirst for us - the never ending love story. Monday October 7^th at 8.30p.m. in the Welcome Inn Hotel. Facilitator: Fr. Tod Nolan, Diocesan Director of Religious Education. All are welcome. Adoration in the Parish Church today Sunday from 7p.m. to 9p.m. Feast of the Holy Rosary, 7^th Oct. - Rosary will be recited by Castlebar Junior Legion of Mary at 7p.m. in the Parish Church, (before 7.30p.m. Mass). Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7^th - 12^th Oct. Mon. - Josie Fallon Tues. - Mary Kennelly Wed. - Mary McDermott Thurs. - Agnes Waldron Fri. - Phil Beirne Sat. - Marie Beirne Responding to bullying School days are said to be the happiest days of our lives. Often, the reality of bullying makes school days an unhappy experience for many of our young people. The Family Centre in association with the Mayo Education Centre presents a one evening seminar entitled ‘responding to bullying’ for parents and for teachers on Wed. Oct. 16^th in the Mayo Education Centre, Westport Road. Dr. Brendan Byrne who is a nationally recognised authority on the subject will present the seminar. Prior booking is advised at 094-25900. Bridge Drive Castlebar Soroptimists are holding their annual bridge drive in aid of local charities in Breaffy House Hotel on Sun. 6^th Oct. at 7p.m. Mini Vigil in Knock, Fri. 11^th October 8p.m. to 12 midnight. Organised by the Legion of Mary. All are welcome. Priests’ Collection Thanks to all who contributed so generously to the recent Priests’ Collection. A gentle reminder to all who may have forgotten. The Parish Grounds received very favourable comments in the Tidy Towns competition. Our thanks to the FÁS team for the good work. Do you have a drinking problem? Does someone you know have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous can help. Castlebar Group Alcoholics Anonymous will hold an open public meeting in the T.F. Royal Hotel on Fri. Oct. 11^th at 9p.m. Speakers from A.A., Al Anon and the medical profession. The only requirement for membership of AA is a desire to stop drinking. Bingo every Tuesday at 9p.m. in the Travellers Friend Hotel. All are welcome. Adult set dancing resumes in the Welcome Inn on Wed. 9^th Oct. at 9p.m. Beginners welcome. FÁS Childcare level II course starting on 14^th Oct. For more information tel. Joe O’Neill at 84224 or 086-2633282. West of Ireland Pastoral Theology Association A meeting will be held on Fri. Oct. 11^th at 7.30p.m. in the Social Services, Claremorris. Presentation by Enda Lyons. Facilitator: Mary Kenny R.S.M. All are welcome.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 7^th October: 8 - Annie & Martin Quinn & dec. members, Snugboro. 10 - Margaret Carney, Straide, Foxford. Tuesday, 8^th October: 8 - Catherine, John & Brian McLoughlin, Graffymore. 10 - May & Dr. Moran & parents, The Marsh. Wednesday, 9^th October: 8 - Bridie Murray, Boradruma. 10 - Jimmy Mannion, 18 Marian Row. Thursday, 10^th October: 8 - Joseph & Josephine Tynan, 6 Marian Row. 10 - Patrick Fahey, Main St. & William Fahey, Rahins. Friday, 11^th October: 8 - O’Brien family, Inishmor. 10 - John Irwin, Springfield, Bridie & Jim Breslin. Saturday, 12^th October: 8 - John Dolan, Derrylea, David Burns, Lwr. Charles Street. 9.30 - Bridie Kelly, Springfield, Moneen. (M.M.) 10 - Paddy Joyce, Station Road. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Saturday, 12^th October: 8.00p.m.- Helen & Vincent Timlin, Cloonsunna. Sunday, 13^th October: 10.30a.m.- John & Mary Jo Skeffington, Cornaveigh.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 12^th October: Bridie Harney Sally Hopkins Frances Horkan Marie Sweeney
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 13^th - 2^nd Sun.
	REST IN PEACE We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Paddy Cleary, Chicago, late of Mountdaisy, brother of John Cleary, Mountdaisy; Martin McHale, Seattle & Kilnock, Breaffy, brother of Mary McHale, Kilnock; Maura Fadden, Thomas Street.
	LAY READERS: 28^th Sun. in Ord. time Parish Church 11.15: Martin McDonagh 12.30: John Garavan Breaffy 10.00:John Caulfield, Mary Tuohy 11.30:Gerry Hughes St. Mary’s 11.30:Tommy Butler DAILY READERS Mon. - Paul Murphy Tues. - Bríd Concannon Wed. - Mary Foy Thurs. - Teresa O’Shea Fri. - Kathleen Brady Sat. - Delia Gavin
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