Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 6th Sunday of the Year 25^th May 2003
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	Friends of a Friendly God List all the qualities of your best friend: * He accepts me. * He makes times for me. * I always leave his presence feeling better. Today Jesus calls you ‘friend’. His choice is personal. God doesn’t need many people to bring about change. He only needs individuals: a Moses to bring down a mighty Egyptian Pharoah; a wandering nomad Abraham to start a nation; a lineage for his son that included an adulterer and murderer (David) and a prostitute (Rahab). God isn’t choosy - we are. We strive to preserve our power, possessions and position. Our drive to get to the top is instinctive. But Jesus teaches us another way. It lies in giving - even giving our very lives instead of grabbing. The secret lies in seeing myself as a friend, not a servant whose future is precarious and negotiable. The difference lies in what they know. It’s about being brought from the place of obedience (servant) to the place of intimacy (friend); from functioning without insight, to knowing the overall plan. When you see somebody who’s clearheaded in the midst of confusion, yet cool when the heat is on, it could be that they know a secret - shared with them by a friend: the kind of friend Jesus calls us to be. Fr. Tom Cox, Intercom.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. Máirtín Ó Móráin Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES Thanks A special word of thanks to all those who contributed to the Family Centre collection. Total collected: Castlebar and Breaffy €8676, Ballyheane €991. Apostolic Work Mini Vigil in Knock with Fr. Buggy on Fri. 30^th May from 8p.m. to 12 midnight. A bus will leave the Parish Centre at 7p.m. To book tel. 094-22689. All are welcome. Mass for exams students and their families will be held on Mon. 2^nd June at 7.30p.m. in the Parish Church. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 26^th - 31^st May Mon. - A. Gormley Tues. - B. McDonnell Wed. - Phil Duffy Thurs. - Mary Cresham Fri. - M. Farragher Sat. - M. Keane Public Rosary at the Grotto, Clydagh from Monday 26^th to Friday 30^th May at 7p.m. Organised by the Legion of Mary. Bingo will resume on Tues. at An Sportlann at 9p.m. Books €8. Altar Servers, Parish Church, week starting Mon. 26^th May: 8a.m. - Team A 9.30a.m. - Team B 10a.m. - Team C 7.30p.m. (Mon.) - Team E Weekday funerals - Team D Congratulations to class 2C in Davitt College on the publication of a booklet on the life and times of Michael Davitt. The booklet can be viewed at the Library. Third World Support Group meeting on Tues. 27^th May at 7.30p.m. in the Welcome Inn Hotel. Everybody is welcome. Castlebar Carers Group Annual flower demonstration will be held in the Family Centre on Thurs. 29^th May at 8.30p.m. All are welcome. Certificate Course in Youth Ministry A two-year Certificate Course in Youth Ministry will commence next autumn in a central location in the diocese. This course, developed by the Irish Redemptorists, is specifically designed for those who are already engaged in youth work/ministry in their local school, community or parish and for those who would like to get involved. An information evening will be held in the Monastery, Chapel Street on Mon. May 26^th at 8p.m. For further information tel. Fr. Tod Nolan (093) 60824. Breaffy Community Games Athletics Finals will be held on Wed. 28^th May at Breaffy Pitch at 6.30p.m. Events from u8 to u16 boys and girls. All children from the Breaffy parish area are invited to attend. Snugboro Dev. Assoc. car boot sale in Main St. Car Park today Sun. from 10a.m. to 3p.m. Retired Nurses Association of Ireland Mayo Branch A.G.M. will take place in the Welcome Inn Hotel on Tues. 27^th May at 8.30p.m. New members welcome.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 26^th May: 8 - Gary Costello, 46 Rowan Drive. 9.30 - Richard Rance, Australia & Mountgordon. (M.M.) 10 - Brian J. Kennedy, Late of Marian Row. Tuesday, 27^th May: 8 - Peter & Kathleen McDonnell, McHale Road. 10 - Sheila & Tommy Morrell, Ballina. Wednesday, 28^th May: 8 - Kerr Gavin, Charles Street. 10 - Sean O’Connell, Chapel Street. Thursday, 29^th May: 8 - Martin Cleary, 17 Fr. Meehan Place. 10 - J. P. McCormack & family, Ellison Street. Friday, 30^th May: 8 - Martin & Bridget Neary, NewAntrim Street. 9.30 - Jimmy O’Reilly, Breffni, Newport Road. (M.M.) 10 - Paul & Kathleen Egan & dec. members of Egan & McCormack families, Knockthomas. Saturday, 31^st May: 8 - Joe & Lena Mongan, Westport Road. 9.30 - Teresa Flannery, Sion Hill. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Tom & Matt Patton, Garrafrauns, Tuam. BALLYHEANE CHURCH: Saturday, 31^st May: 8.00p.m.- Tom Byrne, Buncom. Sunday, 1^st June: 10.30a.m.- Mike Quigley, Carrowclogher.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 31^st May Teresa Quigley Maureen O’Loughlin Eileen Pierce
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 1^st - 1^st Sun.
	REST IN PEACE We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Pat McDonagh, England & late of Moneen; John Ginnelly, Towneena, Glenisland, brother of Michael Ginnelly, Viewpoint; Michael Murphy, Santry, Dublin, brother of Tom Murphy & the late Joe Murphy, Kilkenny; Martin Neary, Aughaluskey.
	LAY READERS: Ascension of the Lord Parish Church: 7.30: Dearbhla Kearney 11.15: Úna Ní Ghabhlain 12.30: George Moran Breaffy 10.00: Kathy Duffy, Pauline Jordan 11.30: Mary Grealis St. Mary’s 11.30: Mary Finnegan DAILY READERS Mon. - Maureen Tobin Tues. - Peggy McAllister Wed. - Chris Millett Thurs. - Mary Waldron Fri. - Ann Gallagher Sat. - Pat O’Dwyer
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