Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 1^st Sunday of Lent 9^th March 2003
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	Lent coincides with springtime and in fact the word itself probably comes from the old English lencten, meaning the lengthening of the days that occurs in spring. And indeed spring is not a bad image for Lent. Spring is the time of new life when the long nights of winter become a thing of the past. It is a time when the hearts of many people lift. Lent offers the possibility to renew and reawaken the life of the spirit and so is a season of joy. It is a time when we prepare to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ at Easter in which we all share. The ashes of Ash Wednesday remind us of the shortness of life and the need to use our time well. So during Lent let us do something better - one area of our lives where we could improve with the grace of God. Let us decide ourselves and choose what it is. Lent too is a time for self denial - giving up something for God and others, a welcome change to the greed and selfishness of our times. The call too in these days is to help the real poor of the world through Trócaire. So it is a challenging time. We struggle in our efforts with the help of God and others - a special time. ‘Lord make me know your ways, Lord, teach me your paths, make me walk in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Saviour.’ Ps. 24.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. P. Curran Tel. (094) 21274
	Guided Prayer A week of Guided Prayer will commence in the Monastery, Chapel Street on Monday 10^th March at 8p.m. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10^th March - 15^th March Mon. - Patsy Tuohy Tues. - C. Gibbons Wed. - P. Murphy Thurs. - Phil O’Toole Fri. - John Byron Sat. - S. Jennings FAMILY CENTRE PROGRAMME For booking tel. 25900 SUICIDE - Recognising and responding to the warning signs, how parents and teachers can help This evening’s seminar is offered to teachers and parents to help recognise warning signs of suicidal behaviour. It will also address appropriate responses both in the home and school environment. Date: Thurs. March 20^th, teachers: 6p.m. - 7.30p.m., parents: 8p.m. - 9.30p.m. Speaker: Dr. John Connolly. Derrywash N.S. 25 Drive (partners) in the Welcome Inn Hotel, on Monday 10^th March at 9p.m. sharp. In aid of St. Joseph’s N.S., Derrywash. Bingo Bingo every Tuesday night in the Travellers Friend Hotel at 8.45p.m. All are welcome. Stations of the Cross at 5p.m. today Sunday in the Parish Church. In Search of God A course of Lenten talks by Fr. Benny McHale will be held in the Parish Centre, Chapel Street on March 13^th, 20^th, 27^th and April 3^rd, 10^th from 8p.m. to 10p.m. Fr. Benny will lead us to ask ourselves what is the basis of our belief. While the Prayer Group are organising these talks, the Prayer meeting will continue every Wed. night at 8p.m. in the Social Services Centre, Castle St. New members are always welcome. Mini Vigil Thanks to all who attended and all who helped to organise the Mini Vigil last Sunday. Weekday Mass times in the Parish Church during Lent: 7.30a.m., 10a.m. and 7.30p.m. The Making of Mayo A local history talk on Mayo in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries by Dr. John McGurk of Liverpool Hope University, on Tuesday March 11^th at 8.30p.m. in Castlebar Library. Adm. free. Station Neighbourhood Masses Those intending on hosting the Neighbourhood Mass, please give their names to their area priest. Folk Choir The Folk Choir invite new members both adult and post primary students to join them for the Saturday evening Mass. Practice takes place every Tuesday in the Parish Centre from 8p.m. - 9.15p.m. sharp. Just come along or tel. Paul at 24510.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 10^th March: 7.30 - John, Mary & Martin Dunne, Windsor. 10 - Willie O’Haire, Ballinacorriga & dec. members of O’Haire family, Brockagh. Tuesday, 11^th March: 7.30 - Pa & Ciss Flannelly, Castle St. & dec. members of family. 10 - Henry Coll, Rathbawn Road. Wednesday, 12^th March: 7.30 - Maeve Kilkenny, Welshpool, Belcarra. 10 - John & Maria Quinn & Josephine Grice, Sheeaun, Burren. Thursday, 13^th March: 7.30 - John & Fr. Sean Murphy SMA, Con & Ellen O’Callaghan & dec. members of family. 10 - Mary & Anthony Walsh, Burren. Friday, 14^th March: 7.30 - Sean & Mae Henry, Ballyhaunis, John & Anne Healy, Claremorris. 10 - Mary & Patrick Bennett, McHale Road. Saturday, 15^th March: 7.30 - Joan Byrne, Watersville. 9.30 - Paddy Garvey, St.Patrick’s Ave. (M.M.) 10 - Jack Marley, Turlough Road. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Saturday, 15^th March: 8.00p.m.- Peter & Margaret Walsh, Killadeer. Sunday, 16^th March: 10.30a.m.- Bill & Mary Keane, Ringeraun.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 15^th March Beda Tobin Sue Casey Marie McDonnell
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun.16^th - 3^rdSun.
	REST IN PEACE We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Geraldine & Gerry Neary, Ballyheane; George McDermott, Swinford, father of Mary McDermott, Garryduff Drive; Noreen Heffernan nee MacNeely, Ballina, late of Linenhall St.; Jim Ivors, Kiltimagh, father of Maureen Griffin, Frenchill; Ellen Murray, Glenisland & Dublin, sister in law of Philis Murray, Newport Rd.; John Mulkeen, New York, late of Graffymore, husband of Mgt. McLynskey, late of Main St.; Brian Gillespie, Balla & Castlebar; Frank Grealis, Mulranny, father of Breege Walsh, Burren; Mary Cawley, Bofeenaun, mother of Maureen Smith, Castlehill Park; Peter Walsh, Westport, father of Mary Gavin, Pheasant Hill.
	LAY READERS: 2^nd Sun. of Lent Parish Church 11.15: Bernard Gallagher 12.30: Gerry Ryder Breaffy 10.00:Amanda Mulderry, Fiona Jennings 11.30:Marie Tuohy St. Mary’s 11.30: Regina McGarrigle DAILY READERS Mon. - Miriam Fadden Tues. - Mary Fox Wed. - Rita Walsh Thurs. - Bernie Johnson Fri. - Ita Sarsfield Sat. - Jo Kearney
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