Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 19th Sunday of the Year 10^th August 2003
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	We all face defining moments, when the reality of our lives tests our faith. But when we sit under our own particular furze tree, God sends his angel to nourish and strengthen us, so that we can carry on with the journey. It is at such times that Jesus invites us to believe in him. He promises to be the food for our journey to God. He offers us his flesh to give us life, to renew our hope and to raise us up, so that like Elijah we can make that long and sometimes difficult journey to come to the presence of God. In the Eucharist, Jesus feeds us and strengthens us as we make that journey. He is also the goal of our journey, because to come to him is to come to Horeb, into the very presence of God himself. And we make that journey under the shadow of his tree - the cross of Christ - which is at the heart of every Eucharist. As Paul reminds us: “Christ loves us and gave himself up as a sacrifice to God”. Each Eucharist we celebrate is a defining moment in our lives, because God invites us to “get up and eat” , to accept the nourishment which he offers, to be renewed in faith, to reject the temptation of doubt and despair which lead to death. At each Eucharist we commit ourselves anew to following Jesus, to a deeper faith in his promise that he will lead us to eternal life. “Stop complaining”, Jesus tells us, “doubt no longer. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever”. This mass is a decisive moment because it defines who we are and where we are heading. Beneath the shadow of Christ’s tree, we journey towards God’s kingdom and recommit ourselves to its values.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. Ml. Murphy Tel.: 094 21844
	Feast of the Assumption 15^th August Mass Times Parish Church: 7.30p.m. (Thurs.) 8a.m. , 10a.m., 11.15a.m., 12.30p.m., 7.30p.m.(Fri) Breaffy: 10a.m. & 7.30p.m.(Fri) Ballyheane: 8p.m.(Thurs) 10.30a.m. (Fri) Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 11^th - 16^th August Mon. - M. Solan Tues. - M. Kennelly Wed. - M. McDermott Thurs. - A. Waldron Fri. - C. McSharry Sat. - M. Dunne Altar Servers, Parish Church, week starting Mon. 11^th August: 8a.m. - Team G 9.30a.m. - Team H 10a.m. - Team I 7.30p.m. Mon. - Team K Weekday funerals - Team J Knock Novena - A bus will leave from the Court House, Castlebar at 7.15p.m. on the following days: Thurs.14^th , Mon 18^th , Thurs. 21^st & Fri. 22^nd Aug. For more information please ring Margaret on 098-27109. For those who are unable to attend the Novena, Novena prayers will be recited in the Parish Church at the 10a.m. Mass. Choir Practice - Practice for Daily Mass Choir after 7.30p.m. Mass on Monday evening, in preparation for Knock. Devotions - Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Parish Church Sacristans’ Collection The sacristans’ collection will be taken up at all Masses on the Feast of the Assumption (15^th Aug.). It is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation for the work of our sacristans in the parish. The Castlebar Branch of The Organisation of Ex-service Men & Women will render Honours at the 12.30 Mass on Sun. 17^th August in remembrance of the deceased members and families of the Branch Castlebar-Huancané Partnership Ballyheane Community Council will host a special night for Sr. Ann Marie Burke & her friends in the Punch Bowl, Ballyheane on Friday night Aug. 15^th. A special Raffle in aid of Sr. Ann Marie’s Mission will be held. Music by Tony Hoban. All are welcome Bingo Tuesday at 9p.m. in An Sportlann. Books - €8. Marriages If you are planning your wedding please give your area priest at least 3 months notice. Attendance at a pre-marriage course is required. Civil Law requires that 3 months notice be given to the Civil Registrar of the district where the marriage is to be celebrated
	Mass Intentions Monday, 11^th August: 8 - Martin Durcan, Saleen. 10 - McMahon & McDonnell families, Newport Road. Tuesday, 12^th August: 8 - Kathleen Finnerty, Fortfield. 10 - Pat & Kate Heneghan & dec. members of family, . Burren Wednesday, 13^th August: 8 - Joseph & Margaret Campbell, Patrick & Mary . Coleman & dec. members of family. 9.30 - Greta Haverty, 8 Cashel Park. (M.M.) 10 - Patrick Bourke, London & dec. members of family, . . Lacken. Thursday, 14^th August: 8 - Mary Heneghan, Turlough Road. 9.30 - Daniel O’Leary, Cork. (M.M.) 10 - Dec. members of Devaney family, Turlough. Friday, 15^th August: Holyday Mass Times: 7.30p.m. (Thurs.) 8a.m., 10a.m., 11.15a.m., 12.30p.m. & 7.30p.m. Saturday, 16^th August: 8 - Rose & Martin Feeney, Graffymore. 9.30 - Kathleen & Gerard Devaney, Ballynew. (1^st Ann.) 10 - David & Thomás Leonard, Rathbawn & Dublin. BALLYHEANE MASS INTENTIONS Thur.14^th Aug.: 8.00p.m. John Pat & Nora Mullan, Derrew. Fri. 15^th Aug.: 10.30a.m. Mike Fadden, late of Kinturk. Sat. 16^th Aug.: 8.00.p.m.: Jimmy & Mary Joyce, Magherfadda. Sun.17^th Aug.: 10.30a.m.: JohnVahey, Carrowclogher.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 16^th August Mary Jordan Mary Foy Joan McDonnell EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 17^th - 3^rd Sunday
	REST IN PEACE We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Teresa Timlin, Blackfort; Michael Murrihy, Mount Scott, Mullagh Co. Clare, father of Peggy Finnerty, Rocklands; Pake Archibald, Ballyheane; Michael Whelan, Liverpool, brother-in-law of Sheila Devaney, Kilkenny, Castlebar; Alfred Faulkner, N.T. Athlone.
	LAY READERS: 20^th Sun. in ord. time Parish Church: 7.30: John Garavan 10.00: Martin McDonagh 11.15: Padraic Glynn 12.30: Angela Gormley Breaffy 10.00:Amanda Mulderry Fiona Jennings 11.30: Marie Tuohy St. Mary’s 11.30: Regina McGarrigle DAILY READERS Mon. - Dolores Monoley Tues. - Kathleen Mannion Wed. - Joan Hanley Fri. - Holyday Sat. - Phil O’Toole
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