Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 23^rd Sunday of the Year 9^th September 2001
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	Castlebar Parish Weekend of Celebration 15^th & 16^th September In this centenary year of the Church of the Holy Rosary, the Parish Pastoral Council have invited the many and varied voluntary organisations in the Parish, to participate in a weekend of celebration on Saturday 15^th and Sunday 16^th September in the Family and Parish Centres. This weekend will provide the structure through which these organisations promote their gifts and talents through communicating the story of their work to all. The weekend will be launched on Sat. 15^th Sept. at 4.30p.m. by Archbishop Michael Neary, with a special Mass of celebration in the Parish Church at 7.30p.m. The weekend will continue on Sunday 16^th from 10a.m. If your organisation would like to participate and have not been contacted please let us know. Contact Fr. Máirtín at the Presbytery, tel. 21844.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. P. Farragher Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES Devotions in the Parish Church today Sunday at 7p.m. New school year Now that the new school year has begun, we wish students and teachers God’s blessing. May the Holy Spirit be their guide and help throughout the year. Children’s Liturgy Group will be resuming after the summer break on Sunday 16^th Sept. at the 10a.m. Mass. All children between the ages of 4 and 8 years are welcome. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 10^th - 15^th September Mon. - Patsy Tuohy Tues. - Christine Gibbons Wed. - Eileen Pierce Thurs. - Ml. Gormley Fri. - Mary King Sat. - Maisie Loftus Castlebar Prayer Group An afternoon of renewal will be held in the Social Service Centre on Sun. 16^th September at 2p.m. Speaker and Celebrant: Fr. Matt Cunningham. Theme: ‘Where is the spirit leading us today’? Everybody welcome. Bingo - Bingo every Tues. night in the Welcome Inn at 9p.m. A meeting of the Castlebar Voluntary branch of Western Care takes place in the Vocational Training Centre, Pool Rd., Castlebar on Thursday night, 13^th September at 8.30p.m. New members always welcome. Breaffy Ladies GAA - Junior Tournament takes place today Sun. 9^th, Breaffy Pitch at 5.30p.m. Teams: Breaffy, Castlebar, Achill and Bonniconlon. All support welcome. PARISH CHOIRS Parish Bell Choir - rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7p.m. in the Parish Centre. Gospel Choir - rehearsals on Wednesdays at 8p.m. in the Parish Centre. Folk Group - rehearsals on Tuesdays at 8p.m. in the Parish Centre. Castle Quilters Patchwork Group resume activities on Thurs. 13^th Sept. at 8p.m. in the Social Services Centre, Castle Street. New members welcome. Lough Derg - one day retreat Saturday 22^nd Sept. Tel. 22199. Padre Pio weekend at Knock Shrine 15^th & 16^th September Holy hour on Sat. from 7.30p.m. to 8.30p.m. The Holy Hour will be given by Fr. Jim Buggy. Music on Saturday will be provided by the weekday choir from Castlebar. Mass on Sunday celebrated by the Papal Nuncio at 2.30p.m. CRC fm 102.9 Mass will be broadcast on Christian View from 11a.m. to 12 noon on Sunday 16^th September. The Mayo Mental Health Assoc. is a charitable voluntary organisation and promotes good mental health and assists the mentally ill. These are worthy aims and deserve our support.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 10^th September: 8 - Cormac & Ellen Munnelly, Geesala. 10 - William & Bridget Flannery & dec. members of family, Sarnaught. Tuesday, 11^th September: 8 - John & Teresa Joyce, Richard Street. 9.30 - Tommy Moran & dec. members of Moran & Cannon families, Newport Road. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Len Trew, 1 Gallows Hill. Wednesday, 12^th September: 8 - Tommy Coughlan, Springfield & dec. members of Coughlan & Mongan families. 10 - Michael & Kitty Worthington & dec. members of family. Thursday, 13^th September: 8 - Eugen Heyl, Islandeady. 10 - Edward & Paddy McHale, Ballyvary. Friday, 14^th September: 8 - Dec. members of Reilly family, Massbrook, Bofeenaun. 10 - Bernie & Bernadette O’Reilly, Spencer Street. Saturday, 15^th September: 8 - Martin & Rose Murphy, Riverdale Court. 9.30 - Tommie Foy, Tawnacullawee. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Edward & Mary Moneley, Milebush. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Saturday 15^th September: 8.00p.m. - Mike McGreevy & dec. members of family, Ballyheane. Sunday 16^th September: 10.30a.m. - Patrick, George & Ellen Richardson & dec. members of family, Derrywash.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 15^th September Bridie Harney Sally Hopkins Frances Horkan Marie Sweeney
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 16^th - 3^rd Sun.
	REST IN PEACE: We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Gabrielle Wiggans nee Denning, Perth, Scotland, late of St. Patrick’s Ave., sister of Nan Monaghan, St. Bridget’s Crescent, Tom Denning, Spencer Street & Tony Denning, Ballyheane; Una Gibbons, late of Cregduff, Ballinrobe, mother of Una Gibbons & John Gibbons, Ashwood, Breaffy Road; Stephanie Roseingrave, Newtown; Nellie McManamon, Ellison Street.
	LAY READERS: 24^th Sun. in ord. time Parish Church 11.15: Gerry Ryder 12.30: Teresa Carney Breaffy 10.00: Kathy Duffy 11.30: Marie Tuohy St. Mary’s 11.30: Regina McGarrigle 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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