Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 6th Sunday of the Year 16^th February 2003
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	In every generation many people find themselves cast out. Refugees from famine, war and civil strife; the poor and the sick, unable to care for themselves; the addicted, caught in a vicious circle; the mentally ill. The list is long, and the problems are very real. Very often the problems of poverty and addiction are compounded by problems of crime: as when addicts rob and steal to fund their addiction. Sometimes we feel so angry about the crimes, we talk of “locking people up and throwing away the key”. It is a real measure of the hurt that is caused, but it is not a remedy for the crime or the criminal. In all our dealings with outcasts our first problem is usually “fear”. Fear of what damage they might do to us, simply by human contact. This is our problem and one that we must address. Fear of one another is what drives people and nations to war. The outcast is looking for someone to touch him, someone to give him a sign of better things. When the leper approached Jesus he already knew that Jesus was on his side. It gave him hope and boldness to ask. Jesus’ response is full of affirmation and encouragement. “Of course I want to cure you. Be cured.” And he touched him. Here is our challenge: to try to touch people’s lives with kindness, concern and compassion. As Paul reminds us today, “Never do anything offensive to anyone… be anxious for the advantage of everybody else.” This is the attitude that should characterise all our dealings with the world’s so-called problem people. Like the leper coming to Jesus, poor people will come to us. What will we do? Do not throw away the key. Open the door.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. M. Ó Móráin Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES Tuam Diocesan Directory 2003/2004 The new directory for the Archdiocese is on sale in all Churches this weekend. The directory is full of interest and is also a comprehensive record of all diocesan personnel, services and information. The directory also contains a section on pilgrimages in the diocese, and a multitude of caring services for marriage, the family, emigrants, a historical piece on the Churches of the Archdiocese and a colour map of the diocese. Price €5. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 17^th - 22^nd February Mon. - Sheila Brennan Tues. - Eileen O’Boyle Wed. - Ger Munnelly Thurs. - Mary Geraghty Fri. - P. Murphy Sat. - Mgt. McCormack FAMILY CENTRE PROGRAMMES For booking tel. (094) 25900 Working with the wisdom of dreams II This workshop offers a deepening experience of working with dreams for those who have already attended introductory workshops or are willing to explore their inner world through dreams. Dates: Fri. Feb. 21^st 8p.m. - 10p.m. Sat. Feb. 22^nd, 10a.m. - 5p.m. Facilitator: Kathleen Duffy M.I.A.C.P. Enneagram Part II This programme is designed for those who have done Part I and provides an opportunity to deepen one’s understanding of self and one’s relationship with others and God. Dates: Feb. 25^th & 27^th, Mar. 3^rd & 6^th, 8p.m. - 10p.m. Facilitator: Benny McHale. Bingo every Tues. night at 8.45p.m. in the Travellers Friend Hotel. Great prizes. Bring your friends. A.G.M. of Breaffy Community Games on Monday 17^th February at 8p.m. in Breaffy Community Centre. Public Lecture “Local Knowledge: Jesus and His Ministry in Galilee and Jerusalem”. Professor Sean Freyne, Trinity College, Dublin at 8p.m., Thursday 20^th February in the Newman Institute, Salmon Weir, Ballina. Tel. 096-72066. All are welcome. Admission free. Christian View Christian View every Sunday from 11.30a.m. to 12.30p.m. on C.R.C. 102.9fm. Sacristans’ Collection The sacristans’ collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. This is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation for the work of all our sacristans in the parish. BAPTISMS Parish Church 1^st Sunday of every month at 2p.m. 3^rd Saturday of every month at 4p.m. Preparatory meeting for parents held the previous Thurs. at 8.30p.m. in the Parish Centre.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 17^th February: 8 - Patrick & Agnes Loftus & Peter Foy, Thomas Street. 10 - William & Bridget Moran & son James, Pheasant Hill. Tuesday, 18^th February: 8 - Dec. members of Healy family, Linenhall St. & Coyne family, Ballymacrath. 9.30 - Terry Maughan, Chapel Street & England. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Mike Dunne, Chapel Street. Wednesday, 19^th February: 8 - Bridie Doherty, Tucker Street. 10 - Nora & Patrick Kilcoyne & dec. members of family, Aughadrina. Thursday, 20^th February: 8 - Delia Ellicott, Castlebar. 10 - Richard Martin & dec. members of family, Moneen. Friday, 21^st February: 8 - Tom Baynes, Main Street. 10 - Thomas Moran & dec. members of family, Carrowncurry. Saturday, 22^nd February: 8 - Michael Murray, Boradruma & dec. members of Murray family. 9.30 - Bridget Johnson nee Londra, Errew. (M.M.) 10 - John Irwin, Cherrington Place. (1st Ann.) BALLYHEANE CHURCH Saturday, 22^nd February: 8.00p.m.- Pat Mugan, Cloonaghmore. Sunday, 23^rd February: 10.30a.m.- Tom Daly, Westport Road.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 22^nd February Teresa Quigley Maureen O’Loughlin Eileen Pierce
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 23^rd - 4^th Sun.
	REST IN PEACE We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Austin Ruane, Claremorris, brother of Mary Moran, Ballynew; Paddy Richardson, Derrywash; Gladys Johnson nee Ainsworth, Liverpool & late of McHale Road, sister of Lil Halligan, Frances Cresham & Gertie Ainsworth; Imelda Palmer Coyne, Texas & Towerhill, sister of Robert Coyne; Walter McEvilly, Cork & Kilkenny Cross, brother of Jimmy McEvilly, Kilkenny Cross.
	LAY READERS: 7^th Sun. in Ord. time Parish Church 11.15: Kay Campbell 12.30: Ml. Reynolds Breaffy 10.00: Martin Carney, Mary Canavan 11.30: Grace Jackson St. Mary’s 11.30: Adrian Keena DAILY READERS Mon. - Dolores Moneley Tues. - Kathleen Mannion Wed. - Joan Hanley Fri. - Mary Finnegan Sat. - Phil O’Toole
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