Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 25^th Sunday of the Year 15^th September 2002
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	Corrosion and Self-destruction Books printed before the middle of the 19^th century endured many hundreds of years. In contrast, today’s books self-destruct after 50 years or so. The reason is change in papermaking. Chemicals now used in the process leave an acid residue that gradually corrodes the paper. In our lives, there is an equally corrosive effect when we harbour anger and resentment. Holding a grudge against someone who has wronged us destroys our whole being, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It literally eats us up. There are times when it’s natural to feel anger or resentment, but we can get rid of these negative emotions through forgiveness. Forgiveness not only frees others from the destructive effects of our ill will, it frees us as well. Let’s be practical about forgiveness. The best way to learn to forgive the great wrongs is by ‘letting people off the hook’ in the smaller details of life. The request forgotten, the job not done on time, the botched order - these can be met with a freeing; ‘Don’t worry about it.’ Simple acts of forgiveness hone our skills to forgive bigger offences. Like reading a book, begin small. The larger volumes (like forgiveness) can come later. Peter asked: ‘How often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’ Fr. Tom Cox, Intercom.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. Ml. Murphy Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES Farewell Party A farewell party for Fr. Martin O’Connor will be held on Thurs. 26^th Sept. in the Welcome Inn from 9p.m. to midnight. Come along for the chat, music, dancing and refreshments. Enquiries tel. Mary 22835, Kathleen 24216 or Sarah 30780. Children’s Liturgy Group resumes at the 10a.m. Mass on Sunday 22^nd Sept. National Diploma in Humanities in Religious Studies/BA in Religious Studies - information and enrolment evening on Wed. 18^th Sept., from 6p.m. - 9p.m. in Seminar Room No. 1, Castlebar Campus, G.M.I.T. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 16^th - 21^st September Mon. - Ber. Gallagher Tues. - Mary Mullarkey Wed. - Pauline Murphy Thurs. - Eileen Pierce Fri. - M. Farragher Sat. - Maisie Loftus Bingo every Tuesday at 9p.m. in the Travellers Friend Hotel. All are welcome. Castlebar I.C.A. Guild meeting on Mon. 16^th Sept. at 8.30p.m. in the Social Service Centre. All members welcome. Apostolic Work Annual Display A note of thanks to all who supported the Apostolic Work in their annual display and sale of hand knits on 31^st Aug. & 1^st Sept. last. Coffee morning will be held in the Social Service Centre on Thurs. 19^th Sept. from 10a.m. In aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice. All welcome. Ladybirds will commence on Mon. 16^th Sept. at 6p.m. New Ladybirds will be notified by 23^rd Sept. Prayer Group meeting every Wed. night at 8p.m. in the Social Service Centre. All are welcome. Castlebar Soroptimists’ Walks in aid of special Olympics will take place on Sun. 15^th Sept., leaving Supervalu car park at 2.30p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Castlebar Scouting news Enrolment dates of new members in the Scout Den: Beavers: Mon. 16^th Sept., between 6.30p.m. and 7.30p.m. Cubs: Thurs. 19^th Sept., between 7p.m. and 8.30p.m. Scouts: Wed. 25^th Sept., between 7.30p.m. and 9p.m. Castlebar celebrates twin towns 1000 birthday Castlebar twin town Hochstadt in Germany will be celebrating it’s one thousand year anniversary in 2003 culminating in a week long festival of music, dance, culture and fun in July and you are invited. If you are interested in travelling to Hochstadt or in furthering the twinning with our friends in Bavaria come to a meeting at 8p.m. on Mon. 16^th Sept. in Marsh House, Castlebar. The Mayo Mental Health Association is a charitable voluntary organisation and promotes good mental health and assists the mentally ill. These are worthy aims and deserve our support. The Mayo Emigrant Committee are hosting a holiday from 16^th - 22^nd Sept. in the Welcome Inn Hotel for a group of elderly Irish citizens in the Luton area. All visitors welcome.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 16^th September: 8 - Rose & Martin Murphy, Riverdale Court. 10 - Bernie & Bernadette O’Reilly, Spencer Street. Tuesday, 17^th September: 8 - Tom Kenny & Mary Geraghty. 9.30 - Jack Heraty, 28 Chestnut Grove. (M.M.) 10 - Patterson family, Newtown. Wednesday, 18^th September: 8 - John & Minnie Hynes & dec. members, Main Street. 9.30 - Terry Maughan, Bournmouth & Rowan Drive. (M.M.) 10 - Edward & Mary Moneley, Milebush. Thursday, 19^th September: 8 - Patrick Sweeney, Angela Garrett, Mary, Justine & Patrick Sweeney. 10 - Stephan Langan, Rathbawn Road. Friday, 20^th September: 8 - Tommy Walsh, Ballinacorriga. 10 - James Moran & dec. members, Newport Road, Michael & Pa Moran, Boradruma. Saturday, 21^st September: 8 - William Feeney, Graffymore. 9.30 - Bernie Joyce, Blackfort. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Matt & Margaret Corcoran, Pound Road. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Saturday, 21^st September: 8.00p.m.- Paddy Feeney & dec. members of family, Ballyheane Sunday, 22^nd September: 10.30a.m.- Johnny & Bridie Flanagan, Hollyhill.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 21^st September Mary Dunne Noreen Groonell Peggy Lee Julie Prendergast
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 22^nd - 4^th Sun.
	REST IN PEACE We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Mrs. Mary Staunton, Westport, mother of Superintendant Joe Staunton, Cashel Park; John Heneghan, Tourmakeady, uncle of Matt Walsh, St. Bridget’s Crescent; Mrs. Bridie Kelly, Springfield, Moneen; Bridget Jennings, Rathbawn Drive.
	LAY READERS: 25th Sun. in Ord. time Parish Church 11.15: John Bourke 12.30: Gerry Ryder Breaffy 10.00:Martin Carney Mary Canavan 11.30:Grace Jackson St. Mary’s 11.30:Mary Finnegan DAILY READERS Mon. - Joan Hanley Tues. - Mary Fox Wed. - Rita Walsh Fri. - Ita Sarsfield Sat. - Jo Kearney
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