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Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's,
Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 1st Sunday of
Advent 3rd December 2000 |
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In
today’s Gospel, Jesus addresses issues that do not make for easy
hearing. The section actually contains
references to two separate events: the forthcoming destruction of the city of
Jerusalem, and the second coming of Jesus at the end of the world. At the beginning of Advent the Church is
preparing us for the celebration of the first coming of Jesus by reminding us
of the significance of his second coming.
These two major events in human history could not be more different -
the birth of Jesus occurred in obscurity, unnoticed by the world, whereas the
second coming will be heralded by cataclysmic events that will shake the
planet. It is as if we are being
reminded that as we ponder the birth of Jesus in the quiet vulnerability of
the stable, we should not lose sight of who he is, and the eternal purpose of
his mission to redeem humankind. ‘Lord, help me to deepen my relationship
with you by setting aside some peaceful time for prayer each day this
Advent. Teach me not to allow trivial
cares to rob me of the peace that you bring.’ |
Priest on Call: Fr. M. Ó Móráin Tel. (094) 21844 Previous Newsletters:
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December 8th, Feast of
the Immaculate Conception Mass times Parish Church: 7.30p.m.
(Thurs.) 8a.m., 10a.m,
11.15a.m., 12.30p.m., 7.30p.m. (Fri.) Ballyheane: 8p.m.
(Thurs.), 10.30a.m. (Fri.) Breaffy: 10a.m.
& 7.30p.m. (Fri.) Burren: 10a.m. St. Mary’s: 11.30a.m. CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS - PRIMARY
SCHOOLS Monday 4th
Dec.: Derrywash
9.30a.m., Ballyheane
11a.m., Errew 12 noon. Tuesday 5th
Dec.: St. Patrick’s
10.30a.m., St. Angela’s
1.30p.m. Wednesday 6th
Dec.: Scoil Raifteiri
10.30a.m., Breaffy
10.30a.m., Snugboro
1.30p.m. Collection at all Masses on Dec. 8th
will be for the Retired Priests’ Fund. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 4th - 9th December Mon. - Josie Fallon Tues. - Kathleen Shaw Wed. - Mary Finnegan Thurs. - Bridie Harney Fri. - Donie Murphy Sat. - Mary Dunne Adoration in the Parish Church today Sunday from 5p.m. - 7p.m. FAMILY CENTRE PROGRAMMES Booking essential tel. 094-25900 Expecting a baby - an invitation You are invited to an evening with your
husband/partner/family/friends to celebrate this special time in your
life. It will include an opportunity
for reflection, prayer and a Special Blessing for mother and baby, followed
by a cuppa. Date: Tues. 5th Dec., 8p.m. - 9p.m. Apostolic Work Christmas Cake Sale, raffle, novelties etc. in
Parish Centre, Sunday 10th from 10.30a.m. St. Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society The monthly meeting will be held on Tues. 5th
Dec. at 8p.m. in St. Gerald’s Parish Centre. Parish Guided Prayer starts the first week in Advent Monday 4th
Dec. to Sunday 10th Dec.
Tel. 21378 (10a.m. - 4p.m., Mon. - Fri.) or 21348 (6p.m. - 7p.m. any
day). Congratulations to Frankie Forde Waldron who won one of the
Mayo People of year awards for her
work in fund raising for different charities. 25 Drive (partners) in the Welcome Inn on Mon. 4th Dec. at
9p.m. sharp. Proceeds in aid of
Derrywash N.S. Christmas Bazaar in Scoil Raifteiri at 2.30p.m. today Sunday. Proceeds in aid of Scoil Raifteiri. Castlebar I.C.A. Guild meeting on Monday 4th Dec. in the
Social Services Centre at 8.30p.m. Snugboro Scouts Christmas Bazaar in Snugboro Community Centre today
Sunday from 3p.m. - 6p.m. Mayo Roscommon Hospice Christmas Cracker night, Sunday 10th Dec. at 8p.m.
in the Welcome Inn. Bingo every Tuesday night in the Welcome Inn at 8.45p.m.. Great prizes. |
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PARISH CHURCH Monday, 4th
December: 8- Patrick, Bridget, Patsie Haugh & Baby Geraghty, St. Patrick’s Ave. 10- Paddy Mohan, St.
Patrick’s Avenue. Tuesday, 5th December: 8- Margaret & Charles Brady, Mountgordan. 9.30- Ellie
& Pake Philbin, Conloon. (1st Ann.) 10- Frank Gallagher,
Springfield. Wednesday, 6th December: 8- May & Mike Joyce, Turlough Road. 10- Gracie Lynch & dec.
members, Knockthomas. Thursday, 7th December: 8- Ann & John Healy & Sean Henry, Ballyhaunis & Barnacarroll. 9.30- Maureen Dunne, Castlebar
& Virginia, Co.
Cavan. (1st Ann.) 10- Michael Armstrong &
parents, Newtown. Friday, 8th December: Holyday Saturday, 9th December: 8- John Togher, 102 Riverdale Court. 9.30- Mollie
Armstrong, Pound Road. (1st Ann.) 10- Jack & Mary
Browne & dec. members,
Kilboyne. 10.30- Mary
Brennan, 23 Springfield, Moneen. (1st
Ann.) BALLYHEANE CHURCH Thurs. 7th Dec.: 8.00p.m. Mary Joyce & dec. members of family, Maughera. Fri. 8th
Dec.: 10.30a.m. James & Kate Vahey, Carrowclogher. Sat. 9th
Dec. : 8.00p.m. James Grady,
Ringeraun. Sun. 10th Dec. : 10.30a.m. Michael Moran,
Errew. |
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Beda
Tobin Sue Casey Marie McDonnell |
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Sun. 10th - 2nd Sun. |
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REST IN PEACE: We
commend into your hands Lord, the souls of: Molly Ketterick,
Spencer Street; Gerardine Brogan,
Station Road; Frank Heneghan,
Derrew, Ballyheane; Michael Lavelle,
Horsepark.; Nellie Twomey,
Cork, sister in law of Patricia
Walsh, Pontoon Rd. & Julie Flannelly, Springfield; Sr. Bernadette, Cuan Chaitriona
& Louisburgh; Margaret McNamee, Kilmeena, mother of John McNamee, Ballyheane & Willie McNamee, Breaffy. |
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LAY READERS: 2nd Sunday of Advent Yr III Parish Church 11.15:
Úna Ní Ghabhlain 12.30:
Ml. Gormley Breaffy 10.00: Martin Greaney, Pauline Jordan 11.30: Gerry Hughes St. Mary’s 11.30: Tommy Butler DAILY READERS Mon. - Dolores Moneley Tues. -
Kathleen Mannion Wed. - Miriam Fadden Thurs. -
Kathleen Concannon Fri. -
Eileen O’Dea Sat. -
Phil O’Toole |
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