Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 12^th Sunday of the Year 23^rd June 2002
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	You’re worth it On the television programme ‘The Antiques Road Show’, the key question is always: ‘How much do you think it’s worth?’ Many of the items on display are precious, special and irreplaceable. As children of God, we are of infinitely greater value! ‘You are worth more than hundreds of sparrows,’ Jesus reminds us. Indeed, each of us alone would have been worth dying for on the cross! The trouble is that our inhibitions, feelings of insecurity and inadequacy can prevent us from making a full commitment to the Lord. Which is why the phrase ‘Do not be afraid’ is mentioned no less than three times by Jesus this Sunday! True worth can never be killed. (‘Do not be afraid of those who kill the body.’) That’s why Jeremiah could face the challenges and difficulties of his calling with such courage. By enjoying an intense awareness of our unique worth before God we can stake our lives on Jesus and his message. Maybe at times we don’t believe we are valued too much. But remember, ‘Every hair on your head has been counted’. So today, let that be God’s word to us all. Because you’re worth it! Fr. Colm McAdam CM	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. J. Buggy Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES Altar Servers - The Altar Servers for the coming year are being commissioned at the 10a.m. Mass today. We wish them every success and thank their parents and teachers for encouraging them. A word of sincere thanks to our Altar Servers who have completed their year. Priests’ Collection - The Priests’ Collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend. We would ask all wage earners to contribute and thank you for your continued support and generosity. The Church Envelopes should have been distributed by now. If you have not received your box please contact the Presbytery. We would like to say thanks to all who helped to deliver the boxes around the parish. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 24^th - 29^th June Mon. - Maureen McGarry Tues. - Mary Fahey Wed. - Mary Daly Thurs. - Mary Kelly Fri. - Carmel McSharry Sat. - Mgt. McCormack Prayer Group Meeting Wednesday night at 8p.m. in the Social Service Centre. All are welcome. Third World Support Group meeting in the Welcome Inn Hotel on Tues. 25^th June at 7.30p.m. All are welcome. Co. Mayo Pilgrimage to Rome, San Giovanni (birthplace of St. Padre Pio) and Assisi with Spiritual Director Fr. Ml. Nohilly, August 23^rd for 7 days. Limited vacancies. For details tel. Norah at 094-21510 or 087-2533272. Student Summer Scheme Person wanted for Student Summer Scheme for Castlebar Neighbourhood Youth Project. Tel. Castlebar Neighbourhood Youth Project at 094-26760 for more details. Thanks We would like to thank all who took part in the Corpus Christi Procession recently. A special word of thanks to the residents of Pontoon Drive who organised the Procession. Thanks also to the Gardaí, the Order of Malta, the First Communion children and their teachers, the Concert Band and all who decorated their homes along the route. Welcome We would like to welcome to Castlebar a group of Chernobyl children. They arrived Thursday 20^th June and depart Monday 22^nd July. If you would like to host two children for two weeks next summer, please contact Kathleen at 22573. Bingo As and from Tuesday 25^th June Bingo will take place at the Travellers Friend Hotel at 9p.m. Please note change of venue. Are you unemployed? If you are Castlebar Local Employment Service (Obair) cordially invite you to a coffee/information morning on Wed. 26^th June from 10a.m. to 12 noon at L.E.S. (Obair), Mountain View, Castlebar. The aim is to explain what the L.E.S. is about and how they can help you. Tel. 26468 for more information.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 24^th June: 8 - John Kelly, Springfield. 9.30 - Tossie Kelly, Spencer Street. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Patrick Joseph Ryan, Westport Road. Tuesday, 25^th June: 8 - Smith & Walsh families, Lucan Street. 10 - Jasper Benko, Beltra, Glenisland. Wednesday, 26^th June: 8 - Michael & Maria Boyle & dec. members of family, Springfield. 10 - Mary, John & Mark Dunne, Tawnylaheen. Thursday, 27^th June: 8 - Teresa & Francis Kerrigan & Sean Campbell, Ballyshannon. 10 - John & Bridget Ryan, Castlebar. Friday, 28^th June: 8 - Heneghan family, Newtown, Clogher. 10 - Michael Brady & dec. relatives & friends. Saturday, 29^th June: 8 - Ena & Tom Lynch & Annie Walsh, Davitt’s Terrace. 9.30 - Andy Leonard, Chestnut Grove. (M.M.) 10 - J.J. Cahill & family, Ellison Street. BALLYHEANE MASSES Saturday, 29^th June: 8p.m. - Tom & Josephine Richardson, Derrywash. Sunday, 30^th June: 10.30a.m.- John Pat & Nora Mullen, Derrew.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 29^thJune Agnes McKenna Agnes McLoughlin Maureen Davoren
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 30^th - 5^th Sun.
	REST IN PEACE: We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Michael O’Malley, Achill, brother of Celia Gavin, Moneen; Michael Francis Dooley, Manchester, father of Dr. Edel McAndrew, Ballynew; Margaret Kennelly, Cloonshinnagh; Patricia Kearney, 56 Riverdale Court; Joe O’Mahoney, 28 Garryduff Drive.
	LAY READERS: 13^th Sun. in Ord. time Parish Church 7.30:Padraig Glynn 10.00:Brendan Mulllins 11.15:Regina McGarrigle 12.30:Una Ryan Breaffy 10.00: Mick Devanney 11.30: Gerry Bourke St. Mary’s 11.30: Mary Finnegan DAILY READERS Mon. - Paul Murphy Tues. - Brid Concannon Wed. - Mary Foy Thurs. - Teresa O’Shea Fri. - Kathleen Brady Sat. - Delia Gavin
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