Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 2^nd Sunday of Advent 9^th December 2001
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	A cartoon in the newspaper showed several lions and lambs living contentedly in the same pen, with the caption: “Peaceful Coexistence.” A man was asking the owner how he had achieved this remarkable result. “Oh, quite easily,” he replied, “each day I just throw in a few more lambs.” This scene parodies the hopes of Isaiah in today’s passage, where he envisions all the creatures of the world dwelling together in a state of delightful harmony. The message of the cartoon, however, is that things are often not what they seem to be. Regardless of appearance, we know that the powerful dominate the weak both among humans and animals. The distressing experiences of history have made one critic quip: “Peaceful coexistence is found only in the cemetery.” We should heed the annual pleas of Isaiah and John at this Advent time of the year and re-examine our lives to determine if we are honest and sincere. The Pharisees and Sadducees were berated by John and later by Jesus for performing religious actions without the right spirit. This is the time of year when we can pause to think thoughts of peace, to review our depth of faith in Jesus and examine how we can come to a better way of thinking and living.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. Máirtín Ó Móráin Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES The Mayo County Choir will present Mozart’s “Missa Brevis in C” at the 12.30p.m. Mass on Sunday December 16^th in the Parish Church. Eucharistic Ministers - thanks to all who attended the afternoon of prayer last week. Thanks also to Sr. Maura Gallagher who gave the talk. SCHOOL CONFESSIONS NATIONAL SCHOOLS Mon. 10^th Dec.: Ballyheane & Errew 10.30a.m. Snugboro 1.30p.m. Derrywash 11.15a.m. Wed. 12^thDec.: Scoil Raifteiri 11a.m. Breaffy 11a.m. Thurs. 13^thDec.: St. Patrick’s 11a.m. St. Angela’s 1.30p.m. SECONDARY SCHOOLS Tues. 11^thDec.: St. Joseph’s 11a.m. Tues. 18^th Dec.: Davitt College 11a.m. St. Gerald’s (1^st yrs.) 2.30p.m. in the Church Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10^thDec. - 15^thDec. Mon. - Mary Solan Tues. - Mary Kennelly Wed. - M. McDermott Thurs. - Agnes Waldron Fri. - Phil Beirne Sat. - Marie Beirne Family Centre Programme For bookings tel. 094-25900 Prayer Service for the bereaved Those who are missing someone they loved find it difficult to tune in to the bustle and rush of Christmas. This evening will give an opportunity to have a time of quiet and reflection to remember in a special way those whom you miss particularly at this time. Date: Monday December 17^th. Time: 8p.m. - 9p.m. Breaffy N.S. Parents Association are holding a festive Cake Sale in the Community Centre, on Sunday Dec. 16^th after 10a.m. and 11.30a.m. Masses. The Mayo Male Voice Choir will give a Carol Recital in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart Hospital, next Sat. 15^th Dec. at 3p.m. They will also give a Carol Recital in the foyer of Mayo General Hospital on Sun. 16^th Dec. at 3p.m. All are welcome. Bingo every Tuesday night in the Welcome Inn at 8.45p.m. Great prizes. St. Patrick’s N.S. Parents Assoc. 25 Drive (singles) in St. Patrick’s N.S. on Monday 10^th Dec. at 8p.m. Endometriosis/Hysterectomy Support Group meeting in the Family Centre, Chapel Street, on Fri. Dec. 14^th from 8p.m. to 10p.m. Tel. Mary at 098-26865 for more information. Castlebar Lions Club Christmas Food Appeal will take place over the coming weeks. Please support the collections wherever you see the Food Appeal posters. The Christmas Toy appeal is also taking place at the moment. There are collection points in all the National Schools. If you have any unwanted toys (in good condition), please send them to school with your child before Friday 14^th Dec. Snugboro Dev. Assoc. Christmas car boot sale today Sun. 10a.m. to 3p.m. in Castle Street Car Park. Annual Senior Citizens Party will be held in Breaffy Community Centre on Sun. Dec. 16^th starting will Mass at 5p.m. Everyone welcome. Eccumenical Carol Service in Christ Church on Thurs. 13^th at 7p.m. All are welcome.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 10^th December: 8 - John Togher, Riverdale Court. 10 - Maura & Dolores Cunningham, Rathbawn Road. Tuesday, 11^th December: 8 - John & Elizabeth Walsh & Mai Walsh, Lucan Street. 10 - Frank Kelleher, Springfield. Wednesday, 12^th December: 8 - John C. Gilboy, late of Linenhall Street. 9.30 - Madge Quinn, Cloonkeen. (M.M.) 10 - Dec. members of Corcoran family, Tawnylaheen. Thursday, 13^th December: 8 - Martin Walsh, St. Bridget’s Cresent. 9.30 - Mary & Frank Gallagher, Springfield. ( 1^st Ann.) 10 - James Molloy, Turlough Road. Friday, 14^th December: 8 - George & Bridie Bartley, 114 McHale Road. 9.30 - Tom Dunne, St. Bridget’s Cresent. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Nan Tighe & dec. members of Tighe & Hughes families, Gallows Hill. Saturday, 15^th December: 8 - Willie & Ml. Cameron, Westport Road. 9.30 - Patrick Heraty, 6 St. Bridget’s Cresent. (1^st Ann.) 10 - John Sullivan, Pontoon Road. 10.30 - John & Margaret Gibbons, Mountgordan. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Saturday, 15^th December: 11.00a.m.- Sadie McGovern. (M.M.) 8.00p.m. - Tom & Mary McGough, Derrynagooley. Sunday, 16^th December: 10.30a.m.- Mary & Paddy King. (M.M.)
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 15^th December Agnes McKenna Agnes McLoughlin Maureen Davoren
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun.16^th - 3^rd Sun.
	REST IN PEACE: We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Mary Marrinan, Turlough Road. Josephine Fahey, Glenisland, mother of Deirdre Fahey, Market Square & sister in law of Paddy Fahey, Curragh. Michael Crean, Knockmore, Ballina, father of Geraldine Togher, Rocklands. James Hegarty, Keenagh, Crossmolina, brother of Mary Jordan, Knockthomas. Baby Rebecca Walsh, McHale Road. Tony Shaughnessy, Dublin, brother of Michael Shaughnessy, Spencer Park. Paddy Ward, Foxford, father of Gerry Ward, The Oaks.
	LAY READERS: 3^rd Sunday of Advent Parish Church 11.15: Teresa Carney 12.30: Gerry Ryder Breaffy 10.00: Mick Devanney, Mary Canavan 11.30: Marie Tuohy St. Mary’s 11.30: Oliver Moran DAILY READERS Mon. - Joan Hanley Tues. - Mary Fox Wed. - Rita Walsh Thurs. - Carmel Reynolds Fri. - Ita Sarsfield Sat. - Jo Kearney
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