Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 15th Sunday of the Year 13^th July 2003
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	The authority of the Gospel In today’s Gospel Jesus summons the twelve apostles and sends them out on a missionary tour. Like the prophet Amos, the chosen followers of Jesus have to carry the word of God as a challenge to others. In that mission the apostles have the authority and the power of Jesus. They have to travel on that. So, they are not to rely on their own resources but on the authority that has been given to them and the hospitality that will be offered them. With no bread and no money, they have to depend on the kindness of others: that vulnerability makes their message their real resource. If they have bread to eat, it means that people are not only hospitable to them but to the word they preach. If they are not accepted, they have no option but to move on. And when a town rejects their message, the apostles are to shake the dust from their feet - a symbolic act performed by strict Jews returning to Palestine after journeying abroad. Both the prophets and the apostles have to rely on the authority and the power given to them. In taking to the road, they will test their message on foreign soil; they will see if their conviction can pass beyond the boundaries of national difference and personal indifference; they will discover if their vocation can survive the official stamp of disapproval. For it is not only the message that is being tested, it is the messenger. This process continues every day in the life of the Church and the world - every time a preacher braces himself to declare the word of God, every time a Christian goes public on the values of the Gospel, every time any man or woman takes a stand against injustice. (Fr. Denis McBride, CSSR)	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. J. Buggy Tel. (094) 21844
	CEMETERY SUNDAY 20^th July New Cemetery: 3p.m. Old Cemetery: 4.30p.m. Ballyheane: 3p.m. Breaffy: 8p.m. The offertory collection at all Masses on 20^th July goes towards the upkeep of the Old Graveyard. The Urban Council and the parish have combined over the last number of years to pay for the upkeep of the Old Graveyard in Castlebar. The parish has also helped with the upkeep of the graveyards in Ballyheane and Breaffy. In respect for our loved ones we should all keep our individual graves neat and tidy. May God grant eternal rest to our dead. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 14^th - 19^th July Mon. - Patsy Tuohy Tues. - M. Mullarkey Wed. - M. Davoren Thurs. - Mary Morgan Fri. - Breege Ruane Sat. - Maisie Loftus Bingo on Tues. at An Sportlann at 9p.m. Books €8. Altar Servers, Parish Church, week starting Mon. 14^th July: 8a.m. - Team K 9.30a.m. - Team L 10a.m. - Team A 7.30p.m. Mon. - Team C Weekday funerals - Team B Devotions at 7p.m. today Sunday in the Parish Church. Diabetes Federation of Ireland Mayo Branch wishes to thank everyone who helped and supported their recent collection. Turlough Community Alert Scheme - persons interested in personal safety (security lighting, telephones), tel. 21850 for more information. HUANCANÉ Sister Ann Marie Burke is home from her mission on the Alto Plano in Peru. She will be saying a few words at all the Masses in the Church of the Holy Rosary this weekend. We will be making a presentation to her of our collection for her Mission in Huancané as will the 6^th class girls of St. Angela’s school. Later on Sister Ann Marie will speak in Breaffy and Ballyheane Churches. SACRAMENTS Marriages If you are planning your wedding please give your area priest at least 3 months notice. 3 months notice also required by the Registrar, Births, Marriages & Deaths Office in the district where the marriage is to be celebrated. Baptisms Parish Church: 1^st Sun. of every month at 2p.m. 3^rd Sat. of every month at 4p.m. Volunteers needed - children in Hospital Ireland are looking for volunteers in Mayo General Hospital to help sick children and their parents cope with the trauma of a hospital stay by providing play activities. If you are cheerful and reliable, are over 18 years of age, love children and have one morning or afternoon a week to spare and are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Children in Hospital Ireland at 01-8780448.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 14^th July: 8 - Jack Byrne, George & Nancy Hyder, Lucan Street. 9.30 - Matthew James Walker, Spencer Street. (M.M.) 10 - Bedelia McAndrew & family, Main Street. Tuesday, 15^th July: 8 - William & Ellen Rance, Mountgordon. 9.30 - John Farrell, Patrician Park. (M.M.) 10 - Ms. Kennedy & relatives, Spencer Street. Wednesday, 16^th July: 8 - Tom & Annie Moran & dec. relatives, Mountgordon. 10 - Katie Fahey, Cloonkeen. Thursday, 17^th July: 8 - Hastings family, Ballymacragh. 10 - Patrick Jennings, Cortoon, Islandeady. Friday, 18^th July: 8 - Private Intention. 9.30 - Katie Lavelle & dec. members of family, Knocknaskibbole. (M.M.) 10 - Annie Foy, parents & sisters, Rush Street. Saturday, 19^th July: 8 - Peter B. Hastings & Geraldine Bradigan, 7 Kennedy Gardens & Dunshaughlin. 9.30 - Alan Fitzgerald, Kilmaine. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Thomas Durcan & family, Main Street. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Saturday, 19^th July: 8.00p.m.- John & Margaret Staunton, Doogary & dec. members of Staunton family. (1^st Ann.) Sunday, 20^th July: 10.30a.m.- John Bourke, Derrew.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 19^th July Teresa Quigley Maureen O’Loughlin Eileen Pierce
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 20^th - 3^rd Sun.
	REST IN PEACE We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Michael Robinson, Ballina, brother of Tom Robinson, Westport Road.
	LAY READERS: 16^th Sun. in ord. time Parish Church: 7.30: Ml. Reynolds 10.00: Kay Campbell 11.15: Dearbhla Kearney 12.30: Regina McGarrigle Breaffy 10.00:Amanda Mulderry Fiona Jennings 11.30:Marie Tuohy St. Mary’s 11.30: Tommy Butler DAILY READERS Mon. - Paul Murphy Tues. - Bríd Concannon Wed. - Mary Foy Thurs. - Teresa O’Shea Fri. - Kathleen Brady Sat. - Delia Gavin
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