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 8^th October 2000
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers	Be still and know that I am God How difficult it is to make space to be silent and to find solitude to be still. Yet it is in silence and stillness that we hear the voice of God calling to us to look for him in the world he has created, and to listen to his speaking deep within. To be silent and still is an art to be learned. Be silent and still, and look inwards, first at the darkness within, at conflicting emotions, at the emptiness of the heart, at inner wounds. We are in need of healing, or nearly always, and in need too of being saved from what is base and ignoble. We are not as we should be. When silent and still, we can, I believe, hear his voice speaking to us through our weakness and inadequacy, coaxing our minds to look for one who will bring order into that inner chaos; but most of all giving forgiveness and encouragement. He speaks, too, through anguish and agony, drawing us away from what separates us from him to look to him for serenity and peace.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. Máirtín Ó Móráin Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES Rosary & Benediction at 7p.m. in the Parish Church today Sunday EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Thanks to all who attended an afternoon of prayer in Ballintubber Abbey last Sunday, and to Fr. Frank Fahey for facilitating the day. THE ROSARY will be recited before 7.30p.m. Mass each Monday evening for the month of October by the Legion of Mary. Children’s Liturgy Group A meeting will be held on Tuesday October 10^th at 8p.m. in the Parish Centre. All are welcome. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9^th - 14^th October Mon. - Mary Solan Tues. - Mary Kennelly Wed. - Mary McDermott Thurs. - Agnes Waldron Fri. - Donie Murphy Sat. - Mary Dunne FAMILY CENTRE PROGRAMMES Booking essential tel. 094-25900 Living Creatively the last third of Life This seminar aims to explore the positive side of ageing and is suitable for those who are fifty years and upwards. Topics will include the ageing process, retirement issues, enhancing our sense of physical, intellectual, spiritual and emotional well-being. Date: Sat. Oct. 14^th from 10.30a.m. - 4.30p.m. Presenter: Catherine McCann, Counsellor, author of “Falling in love with Life - an understanding of Ageing”. Dreamwork - Part 2 This course continues to develop our understanding of the importance of dreams in our everyday lives. Necessary to have attended Part I or a preliminary course in dreamwork. Dates: Mon. Oct. 16^th & 23^rd , 8.30p.m. to 10.30p.m. Presenter: Breda Fadden, Counsellor/ Retreat giver. LEGION OF MARY Mini Vigil in Knock on Friday 13^th October from 8p.m. to 12 midnight. ST. GERALD’S COLLEGE PARENTS ASSOCIATION A.G.M. on Mon. 9^th at 8p.m. in the College. All parents welcome. St. Patrick’s N.S. Parents Assoc. - Fashion Show in the Welcome Inn on Thursday 12^th October at 8.30p.m. Castlebar Juvenile basketball club street league for boys and girls u11, u13, u15, u17, will be starting soon. If you are interested in playing tel. Catherine 23816. Castlebar Order of Malta Classes resume on Fri. 13^th from 7p.m. - 8p.m. All between the ages of 11 and 16 are welcome. Tel. 087-2673062 or 094-22043. Smear Clinic for women Castlebar General Hospital on Fri. 13^th Oct from 11a.m. - 1p.m. & 2p.m. - 4p.m. Castlebar Neighbourhood Youth Project Basketball 13 - 18 yrs. Wednesdays 7 to 8p.m.; `Open House’ 10 - 13 yrs. Tuesdays 3.15 to 4.45p.m. A limited no. of places available, free of charge. Tel. Tony or Breege at 094-26760. Castlebar Vocational School Davitt College Past Pupils Millennium Function will be held in the Welcome Inn on Fri. Oct. 13^th at 10p.m. All welcome. Bingo - every Tuesday night in the Town Hall. Great prizes.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 9^th October: 8- Catherine, John & Brian McLoughlin, Graffymore. 10- May & Dr. Moran & parents, The Marsh. Tuesday, 10^th October: 8- Josephine & Joseph Tynan, Marian Row. 10- Quinn family, Derryharriff & Moran family, Belcarra. Wednesday, 11^th October: 8- Dec. members of O’Brien family, Inishmore. 10- Dec. staff Office of Public Works, Castlebar. Thursday, 12^th October: 8- Dec. members of Condon family, Richard Street. 10- Fr. Edward Tuffy. Friday, 13^th October: 8- Alex Campbell & family, 14 Rathbawn Road. 10- Ann Joyce, Kennedy Gardens. Saturday, 14^th October: 8- Michael & Margaret Grimes, 17 Spencer Street. 9.30- Paul Sheridan, Westport Rd. (1^st Ann.) 10- Paddy Joyce, Station Road. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Sat. 14^th Oct. : 8.00p.m. Annie Mae & Ellie McDonagh, Clooncundra. Sun. 15^th Oct. : 10.30a.m. Helen Timlin, Cloonshinnagh
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 14^th October Bridie Harney Sally Hopkins Francis Horkan Marie Sweeney
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 15^th - 3^rd Sun.
	REST IN PEACE: We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Paul Sheridan, New York, grandson of Katie & the late Michael Lavelle, Knocknaskibbole; Bea McNally, Chicago, sister of the late Jim McNally, Blackfort; Theresa (Tessie) Dolan, Frenchill; Anne Gallagher, Attymass, Ballina, mother of Helen Melody, Knockaphunta; Bridget Vahey, Frenchill; James McCormack, Kildare, brother of Peggy McNally, Newport Road.
	LAY READERS: 28^th Sun. in ord. time Parish Church 11.15:Joan Hanley 12.30:John Garavan Breaffy 10.00:Martin Carney, Clarie Tuohy 11.30:Marie Tuohy St. Mary’s 11.30:Regina McGarrigle DAILY READERS Mon. - Sally Dunleavy Tues. - Chris Casey Wed. - Carmel Cahill Thurs. - Eddie Hoban Fri. - Una Ryan Sat. - Danny McGuinness
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