Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 27^th Sunday of the Year 7^th October 2001	The new Centenary Mosaic over the Front Door
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	Centenary of the Church of the Holy Rosary As you know the Church of the Holy Rosary first opened on the 7^th October 1901. So far our centenary celebrations are going very well. Our Novena is being attended by large crowds and the whole event is uplifting and inspirational and very prayerful. The launch of the book on the history of the parish went very well on Wednesday night. This Sunday at the 11a.m. Mass, the parish choir will sing the centenary Mass composed by Sr. Margo. After that Mass the new mosaic on the front of the Church will be blessed and the artist Walter Michel will be present. The final thanksgiving Mass of the centenary will take place at 6p.m. on Sunday evening with Archbishop Neary as the chief celebrant. Everyone is welcome to this Mass and to the social evening afterwards in the Travellers Friend Hotel.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. Máirtín Ó Móráin Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES "Through Fagan’s Gates” The title of the book on the history of the Parish is a catching one. Fagan’s Gates were originally around the baptismal font in the north porch of the Church, so everyone being baptised was carried through these gates. The launch of the book on Wednesday night in the Welcome Inn went very well. Tom Higgins has put a tremendous amount of research and hard work into this book and it is very interesting and well worth having. We thank Tom and all who helped in any way with the book, the Welcome Inn who hosted the event, and all who came to support the launch. The book will be on sale at the back of the Church for the rest of the Novena and in the Travellers Friend Hotel on Sunday night. We are very grateful to all who are helping in selling the book. Tom Higgins will sign copies of the book at the Travellers Friend Hotel on Sunday night. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 8^th - 13^th October Mon. - Josie Fallon Tues. - Kathleen Shaw Wed. - Mary Finnegan Thurs. - Agnes Waldron Fri. - Teresa O’Shea Sat. - Margaret Mongan Family Centre Programmes For bookings tel. 094-25900 Supporting your child through school going years Topics to be covered: How the parents’ role changes and evolves through the various stages of child development. Helping children to develop self-management and self regulation in learning. Solution building with children. Dates: Wed. Oct. 10^th & 17^th, 8p.m. - 10p.m. Speaker: Adrian Gavin B.Ed., M.Sc. (Educational Psychologist). Working with the wisdom of your dreams - what a powerful guiding force our dreams can be. They are a source of ritual that takes place in our psyche each night. Like any fairytale, myth or legend each dream has a hidden message/moral that is intimately related to our lives. Dates: Fri. 19^th Oct., 8p.m. - 10p.m. Sat. 20^th Oct. 10a.m. - 4.30p.m. Speaker: Kathleen Duffy, Psychotherapist. Autumn Collection The priests of the parish wish to express their appreciation and gratitide to all who contributed so generously to the Autumn Collection. Gura míle maith agaibh. Mini Vigil at Knock The autumn mini vigil organised by the Legion of Mary will be held in Knock on Friday October 12^th, commencing at 8p.m. and ending at midnight. A number of priests will conduct the vigil, the theme of which will be “Thanksgiving”. Bingo every Tuesday night at 9p.m. in the Welcome Inn. Great prizes. Bring your friends. Snugboro Foroige Club is recruiting adult leaders for the coming club year. Interested persons please attend an open meeting in Community Centre, Snugboro on Mon. 8^th at 9p.m. Fashion Show in aid of St. Patrick’s N.S., on Thurs. 11^th Oct. at 8.30p.m. in the Welcome Inn. All are welcome. 25 Card Game resumes in Snugboro Community Centre on Thurs. 11^th at 8.30p.m. Castlebar Pantomime Group invites anyone who is interested in joining the chorus (adults) to rehearsals in St. Gerald’s College, on Monday at 8.30p.m. MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH
	Monday, 8^th October: 8 - Tom, Mary & Paddy McDonagh, Galway. 10 - May & Dr. Moran & parents, The Marsh. Tuesday, 9^th October: 8 - Catherine, John & Brian McLoughlin, Graffymore. 10 - Jimmy Mannion, 18 Marian Row. Wednesday, 10^th October: 8 - O’Malley family, Linenhall Street & Pontoon Road. 10 - David & Elizabeth Gilligan, Blackfort. Thursday, 11^th October: 8 - Pat Neary, Sarnaught. 10 - Dec. staff Office of Public Works, Castlebar. Friday, 12^th October: 8 - Pat & Margaret Connelly, Snugboro. 10 - Ann Joyce, Kennedy Gardens. Saturday, 13^th October: 8 - Paul & Maureen Sheridan, Westport Road. 9.30 - John Dolan, Derrylea. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Bridgie Feeney, Gallows Hill. 10.30 - Nellie McManamon, Ellison Street. (M.M.) BALLYHEANE CHURCH Saturday, 13^th October: 11.00a.m. - John Joe Kelly, Creeragh. (1^st Ann.) 8.00p.m. - Helen Timlin, Cloonshinagh. Sunday, 14^th October: 10.30a.m. - Mary Joe & Johnny Skeffington, Cornaveigh. (1^st Ann.)
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 13^th October Mary Dunne Julie Prendergast Peggy Lee Noreen Groonell
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 14^th - 2^nd Sun.
	REST IN PEACE: We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Nan (Anne) Murray, Lisnaran, Breaffy; Tom Moran, Ballyshane, Breaffy; Tom Philbin, Conloon; Sean O’Regan, Spencer Park.
	LAY READERS: 28^h Sun. in ord. time Parish Church 11.15: John Garavan 12.30: Dearbhla Kearney Breaffy 10.00: Amanda Mulderrig, Fiona Jennings 11.30: Gerry Hughes St. Mary’s 11.30: Bernadette Walsh DAILY READERS Mon. - Maureen Tobin Tues. - Peggy McAllister Wed. - Chris Millett Thurs. - Pauline Taylor Fri. - Ann Gallagher Sat. - Pat O’Dwyer
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