Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 18^thSunday of the Year 5^th August 2001
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	Today’s gospel calls on us to reflect on the theme of purpose in life and work. This time, the focus is on goods and possessions. Jesus uses a parable to explain what kind of attitude we should take toward wealth and prosperity. He uses the man’s death in the story, to put wealth and prosperity in perspective. Death may not be a popular theme in our world, but it is life’s only certainty. I once heard a one-line homily that went like this: ‘Did you ever see a hearse pulling a trailer behind it?’ It made the point well, we cannot bring our wealth or property with us when we die, and death is inevitable for all of us. Of course, we also have to live, and work, for those fortunate enough to have it, is a blessing. The point here is that the attitude we take toward work and prosperity is important. Two years ago, the Irish Bishops issued a pastoral letter entitled ‘Prosperity with a Purpose’. It was an excellent title, as what we do with our prosperity says much more about us as a society and as individuals than the prosperity itself. The question is one of priority, do we live to work, or do we work to life? Does my faith in Jesus Christ give any kind of significance in my work, and to the place it occupies in my life?	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. P. Farragher Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES Lough Derg - One Day Retreats A limited number of places still available for One Day Retreats on: August 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 25^th, 26^th, 27^th, 28^th & 29^th . September 2^nd, 3^rd, 10^th, 15^th, 16^th 17^th, 22^nd, 23^rd . Cost £15 includes boat fare and light lunch. No fasting or walking barefoot required. Advance booking essential. Tel. Lough Derg at 072- 61518. email: info@loughderg.org The last day for beginning the Three Day Pilgrimage is Monday 13^th August. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 6^th - 11^th August Mon. - Josie Fallon Tues. - Kathleen Shaw Wed. - Mary McDermott Thurs. - Agnes Waldron Fri. - Donie Murphy Sat. - Mary Dunne Castlebar Tidy Towns Clean ups continue on Mon. 6^th August at 8p.m. Meeting point Cathal Duffy’s Garage. Bingo Bingo every Tuesday night in the Welcome Inn at 9p.m. FÁS placement with Western Care Assoc.: Are you interested in a caring career? Do you wish to return to work part time? If you are interested in the above contact Gretta Bourke at 094-29141 for more information. Turlough duck race and heritage day will be held today Sunday at 2.30p.m. All welcome. CRC Fm The 11.15a.m. Mass on Sunday 12^th August, will be broadcast live from the Parish Church on CRC fm (102.9) Who am I? I am the foundation of all business. I am the source of all prosperity. I am the parent of genius. I am the salt that gives life its savour. I put the act into action. I have laid the foundation of every fortune. I can do more to advance you than your own parents, be they ever so wealthy. I must be loved before I can bestow my greatest blessing and achieve my greatest ends. I must be loved with a love that passes all ordinary understanding. Loved, I make life sweet, purposeful and fruitful. I am represented in the humblest savings, in the largest block of investments. All progress, and happiness springs from me, For I am work. (Author unknown) I.S.P.C.C.- Summer Activity Club in Steps This will take place on Saturdays 12p.m. - 3p.m. & Thursdays 4p.m. - 7p.m., in the centre, Castle St. (Aug. 11^th - 31^st). The summer club is free of charge. Tel. Yvonne at 25254 for details.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 6^th August: 8- John & Marcella Duffy, Strokestown & James Beirne. 10- John & Mary Fadian, Cashel, Achill. Tuesday, 7^th August: 8- Dec. members of Moran & Devanney families. 10- Pat & Kate Heneghan & dec. members, Burren. Wednesday, 8^th August: 8- Martin Durkan, Saleen. 10- Seamus Grogan, Greenfields. Thursday, 9^th August: 8- John McDermott, Cross, Claremorris. 10- Peter & Mary Murray & dec. members of Murray & McHugh families, Sheeaune, Burren. Friday, 10^th August: 8- Mary Heneghan, Turlough Road. 10- Rose & Martin Feeney, Graffymore. Saturday, 11^th August: 8- Sally & Hycy Pelly, Curragh. 9.30- Kathleen Finnerty, Fortfield. (1^st Ann.) 10- Patrick & Mary Ann Moneley & dec. members, Springfield. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Sat. 11^th Aug. : 8.00p.m.: Michael & Annie Rabbette, Derrywash. Sun. 12^th Aug.: 10.30a.m.: Tom Daly, Westport Road.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 11^th August Mary Jordan Mary Foy Joan McDonnell
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 12^th - 2^nd Sun.
	REST IN PEACE: We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Patrick McHugh, Carrowkeel, Turlough, father of Padraig, Derrynagooley & Mary Cooke, Manor Village & brother of Mary Connolly, Curragh. Kate McNamara, Knockroe, Mayo Abbey, aunt of Nora Reddington, Castlehill Park.
	LAY READERS: 19^th Sun. in ord. time Parish Church 7.30: Eileen Gavin 10.00: Walter Donohue 11.15: Joan Hanley 12.30: Ml. Gormley Breaffy 10.00: Martin Greaney, Pauline Jordan 11.30: Gerry Hughes St. Mary’s 11.30: Oliver Moran 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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