Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 2^nd Sunday of Easter 7^th April 2002
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	Today, let us ask ourselves whether we really experience the peace of Christ in our lives. Do we experience him in our family, in our neighbourhood, in our parish and society? It all depends on the level of our participation in the Sunday liturgy, in the affairs of the parish, and society. The world around us needs you and me. The parish needs your help to reach out to the needy. You can be an instrument of peace in your own family and in your neighbourhood. There are plenty of opportunities - you could be an active member of the Vincent DePaul Society or Legion of Mary, you can organise prayer groups in your neighbourhood, get involved in some social projects, visit the sick in the hospital, do something constructive for the youth and children. If you are a committed Christian then you cannot but be part of a group. Sadly, some Christians are only onlookers, and not participants. They pass judgements and comments on what others do. They never bother to contribute to the building up of fellowship. What about our participation in the Sunday liturgy? Do we make an effort to reach out to others - to someone whom we do not know? There are a number of people, perhaps, in this Church who do not know you or whom you do not know. Why not make an effort from today onwards, at least to say ‘Hello’ to some of them. Once, a man came to the church wearing a big hat. He sat in the front pew. Obviously people behind him were annoyed - they began to murmur. At last someone had the courage to approach him and gently tell him that his hat was blocking others from seeing the altar. The man immediately took off his hat and said loudly: “I wore this hat on purpose. For the past many years I have been coming to this church for Mass. It is the first time that someone has spoken to me.” Instead of waiting to see someone coming to the church with tall hats, let us reach out to those whom we do not know and exchange the peace of Christ with them. May our participation in the breaking of the bread help us to be more concerned about others and thus experience in our lives the joys and peace of the Risen Christ. Amen.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. Ml. Murphy Tel. (094) 21844
	Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 8^th - 13^th April Mon. - Mary Solan Tues. - Mary Kennelly Wed. - Mary McDermott Thurs. - Agnes Waldron Fri. - Phil Beirne Sat. - Mary Dunne Family Centre Programmes For booking tel. (094) 25900 Opening the Family Album (and exploring the Family Tree) An experiential workshop focusing on family dynamics and how rules learned in childhood become encoded within each family member. Old messages from the past colour beliefs, behaviours and attitudes. However, awareness can be the changing point in moving on, building self-esteem, improving relationships, enhancing communication, leading to happy and effective living. Date: Sat. April 20^th, 10a.m. - 5p.m. Facilitator: Alan O’Dwyer. St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society The monthly meeting will be held in St. Gerald’s Parish Centre on Tuesday 9^th April at 8p.m. All are welcome. SCHOOL ENROLMENT DAYS St. Patrick’s Boys N.S. Thurs. 11^th & Fri. 12^th April from 10a.m. to 12 noon and 1.15p.m. to 2.15p.m. St. Peter’s N.S. Snugboro Fri. 12^th April from 1p.m. to 3p.m. Tel. 23079 for further details. Tea/Coffee morning in aid of Western Alzheimer’s Foundation will be held in the Social Services Centre, Castle Street, on Thursday 11^th April from 10a.m. to 12 noon. Please support. Smear Clinic for women in Mayo General Hospital on Fri. 12^th April from 11a.m. to 1p.m. and 2p.m. to 4p.m. Castlebar I.C.A. Guild meeting on Monday 8^th April at 8.30p.m. in the Social Service Centre. Prayer Group “Life in the Spirit Seminars” starting on Wednesday 10^th April (and will continue for 7 weeks), at 8p.m. in the Social Service Centre. All are welcome. Bingo Bingo every Tuesday night in the Welcome Inn at 8.45p.m. All are welcome.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 8^th April: 8 - Michael Roache, 6 Fr. Meehan Place. 10 - Kay Duffy & dec. members of family, Rathbawn Drive. Tuesday, 9^th April: 8 - Matthew Beckett, Westport. 10 - Michael & Mollie Armstrong, Main Street. Wednesday, 10^th April: 8 - William Fahey, Davitt’s Tce. & dec. members of McHale family, Ballinacorriga. 9.30 - Sean Bourke, 32 Rowan Drive. (1^stAnn.) 10 - J. P. McCormack & family, Ellison Street. Thursday, 11^th April: 8 - Thomas & Sheila Morrell, Ballina. 10 - Dec. residents of Tucker Street & Linenhall Street. Friday, 12^th April: 8 - Tom & Mollie Lavelle, Bridge Street. 9.30 - Edward Conway, Ballinaglough, Snugboro. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Brian Kennedy, Late of Marian Row. Saturday, 13^th April: 8 - Edward, Annie & Martin Rabbette, Fortfield. 10 - Jim McNally, Blackfort. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Saturday, 13^th April: 8p.m. - John Larkin, Derrew. (1^st Ann.) Sunday, 14^th April: 10.30a.m.- Martin & Kate Dolan, Coolodge.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 13^th April Mary Jordan Mary Foy Joan McDonnell
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 14^th - 2^nd Sun.
	REST IN PEACE: We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Michael Lyons, Williamstown, uncle of Bernie McNally Derrylea; Martin McNulty, Caranna House, Westport Road & Attymass.
	LAY READERS: 3^rd Sun. of Easter Parish Church 11.15: Kathy McGreal 12.30: Padraig Flynn Breaffy 10.00: John Caulfield, Kathy Duffy 11.30: Gerry Hughes St. Mary’s 11.30: Regina McGarrigle DAILY READERS Mon. - Dolores Moneley Tues. - Kathleen Mannion Wed. - Miriam Fadden Thurs. - Kathleen Concannon Fri. - Eileen O’Dea Sat. - Phil O’Toole
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