Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 25^th Sunday in Ordinary Time 21^st September 2003
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	It’s very different from Jesus’ time. We live in a society which is a far happier and safer place for children - compared to the first century when 60 per cent of children were dead by the age of 16. Even childless Roman couples adopted fellow adults as their heirs, not children; they were simply invisible, had no legal status and no value. Jesus, by placing a child before bashful, power-seeking disciples, delivered a real slap in the face. The simplicity, trust and innocence of the young would not have been the first thought of those disciples. They got the clear message: ‘Be alert, would-be disciple! Whenever you encounter the invisible person, you encounter the Kingdom of God coming to you.’ All is changed now. Were it today, Jesus might speak to our petty squabbling by bringing us a nursing home. He would walk into a room and, in our presence, gently lift up a helpless, dependent old woman or man and say: ‘This is what it’s all about. This is the kingdom of God, and into this experience of humiliation and death, the Son of Man must go, because this person and everyone like her, and you , too, mean so much to God. Followers, if you want to embrace God, embrace her. And anyone who welcomes her, welcome God.’ Fr. Tom Cox, Intercom.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. Ml. Farragher Tel. (094) 9021844
	NOTICES Sisters of Mercy 150 years in Castlebar On Mercy Day 24^th Sept., there will be Mass in the Parish Church at 7.30p.m. Chief Celebrant will be Archbishop Neary, concelebrating with him will be many of the priests who served in this parish down to the present time. This celebration is to mark the 150 years of service that the Sisters have given to this parish. We invite all parishioners to this celebration and to join us afterwards in the Welcome Inn for refreshments and music. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 22^nd - 27^th September Mon. - A. Gormley Tues. - M. Mullarkey Wed. - P. Duffy Thurs. - E. Pierce Fri. - M. Farragher Sat. - M. Keane Altar Servers - Parish Church Week starting Mon. 22^nd Sept.: 8a.m. - Team A 9.30a.m. - Team B 10a.m. - Team C Weekday funerals - Team D 7.30p.m. Mon. - Team E Bingo in An Sportlann every Tuesday at 9p.m. Books €8. FAMILY CENTRE PROGRAMMES Booking tel. 094- 25900 Parenting the primary school child - A programme which will help develop your parenting skills. Dates: Oct. 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th and Nov. 5^th, 8p.m. - 9.30p.m., Family Centre Facilitators. Family Health & Home care programme - this course for young mothers, will cover issues such as home making and parenting skills etc. Commencing on Wed. 1^st Oct. and continuing each Wed. for 10 weeks at 10a.m. Facilitators: Home Management Advisors, W.H.B. Creche facilities available. Castlebar Athletic Club notice As from Wed. 24^th Sept. training sessions will be as follows: Wed. night at the track 7p.m. - 8p.m. Sun. mornings only 11.30 - 12.30p.m. There will be no training sessions on Saturdays. Apostolic Work The monthly meeting of Apostolic Work will be on Wed. 24^th Sept. at 8p.m. in St. Gerald’s Parish Centre. Mass will be celebrated for deceased members on that night. Bothar Bring a friend to the rare plant sale, buy a plant from €1, in the Parish Centre on Sun. 28^th Sept. from 10.30a.m. to 4p.m. Help a family in Africa with the gift of a dairy cow. Profits in aid of Bothar. Children’s Liturgy The Children’s Liturgy Mass will be starting back after the Summer break on Sun. 28^th Sept. at the 10a.m. Mass. Children between the ages of 4 to 9 are welcome. If you are a parent and would like to know more about what happens at this Mass, please come along and see for yourself. I.S.P.C.C. are recruiting new volunteers. Full training provided. Tel. Catherine at 25254 for more details.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 22^nd September: 8 - Tony Donegan, Newport Road. 10 - James Moran & dec. members of family, Newport Rd., Michael & Pa Moran, Boradruma. Tuesday, 23^rd September: 8 - Jack & Annie Flanagan & dec. members of Flanagan & Hopkins families, McHale Road. 10 - Jim & Josie Courell, Spencer Street. Wednesday, 24^th September: 8 - Patrick Kearney & dec. members of Kearney & Leonard families, Mountgordon. 10 - Joe & Rita Flatley, Main Street, Ballyhaunis. Thursday, 25^th September: 8 - Christy Cresham, 16 St. Bridget’s Crescent. 10 - Dec. members of Hynes family, Main Street. Friday, 26^th September: 8 - James & Nora Craddock, Boradruma & dec. members of Craddock & O’Malley families. 9.30 - Mary Fahey, Sarnaught. (M.M.) 10 - Ned Cunningham, Charles Street. Saturday, 27^th September: 8 - Rooney & Kenny families, Blackfort. 9.30 - Patrick Cresham, 1 Auray Place, Newport Road. (M.M.) 10 - William, Mary & Paddy Basquille & Morahan family, Castle Street. BALLYHEANE MASSES: Saturday, 27^th September: 8p.m. - John & Bridie Flanagan, Hollyhill. Sunday, 28^th September: 10.30a.m.- James & Elizabeth Costello, late of Ballyheane.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 27^th September Beda Tobin Sue Casey Marie McDonnell
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 28^th - 4^th Sun.
	REST IN PEACE We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Lila Vahey, Ballyheane; Mary Barrett, Belmullet, mother of Breege Lally, Pontoon Road; Margaret Bogue, aunt of Fiona McHugh, Knockaphunta & sister in law of Gerry Bogue, Ballyvary. Brendan Quinn, Curragh; James Cleary, Chicago, nephew of John Cleary, Mountdaisy; P.J. Gillespie, Glenhest, brother of Andy Gillespie, Turlough Road & brother in law of Bridie Heneghan, Westport.
	LAY READERS: 26^th Sun. in ord. time Parish Church: 11.15: Joe Staunton 12.30: Bernard Gallagher Breaffy: 10.00:Martin Carney Mary Canavan 11.30:Grace Jackson St. Mary’s: 11.30: Mary Connell 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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