Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter 2^nd Sunday of Lent 11^th March 2001
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers	“They saw his glory” The readings today suggest that we should share their discovery – that there was even more to mount Tabor than they had realised. For not only had it given them a glimpse of who Jesus was but also of what we, his followers, are destined to be. In the words of St. Paul, “the Lord Jesus will transfigure these wretched bodies of ours into copies of his glorious body”. Some years ago a horrific explosion in Belfast robbed a young girl of an arm, a leg and an eye. She made an amazing recovery, and was married a year later. Many newspapers carried “before” and “after” photographs, showing the incredible transformation that had been worked, thanks to the skill of doctors and nurses. What then may we not expect when the Lord himself is at work, for, as Paul reminds us, God has at his disposal limitless power, “the same power with which he can subdue the whole universe”. As though reflecting on the import of what happened on mount Tabor, Paul cries out that “our (real) homeland is in heaven”; that’s where we truly belong for we are a pilgrim people, that’s where we shall finally be transfigured into the likeness of our risen Lord. And that’s why our supreme task, especially during these days of Lent, is to ensure that we are treading the right path, or, if we are not, to make the necessary adjustments while there is time.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. Pat Farragher Tel. (094) 21844
	NOTICES ST. PATRICK’S DAY MASS TIMES Parish Church: 7.30p.m. (Friday) 8a.m., 10a.m. (Irish), 11.15 & 12.30p.m. (Sat.) (Sat. 7.30p.m. – Vigil Mass for Sun.) Ballyheane: 8p.m. (Friday), 10.30a.m. (Sat.) (Sat. 8p.m. – Vigil Mass for Sun.) Breaffy: 10a.m. & 11.30a.m. (Sat.) Burren: 10a.m. (Sat.) St. Mary’s: 11.30a.m. (Sat.) Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 12^th– 17^th March Mon. - Patsy Tuohy Tues. - C. Gibbons Wed. - Anna Fadden Thurs. - Ml. Gormley Fri. - Mary King Sat. - Mgt. McCormack A Listening Ear Each lunchtime 1p.m. – 2p.m. during Lent, a priest will be available at the Church of the Holy Rosary to listen to anyone who would like to talk about their lives, their struggles, spiritual or otherwise. The priest will be present at the top right hand side of the Church. There will be a sign over the door and the light will be on. Stations of the Cross at 5p.m. in the Parish Church today Sunday. Centenary of Church of the Holy Rosary The Centenary will be on the 7^th October this year. A booklet on the history of the Church etc. is being prepared. If you have any old photographs, cuttings etc. connected with the Church, the parish, priests etc., please drop them into the Presbytery. If you wish them returned please enclose your name and address. Many thanks. Castlebar Parish Visiting Teams So far we have seven Visiting Teams (two in each team). Between this and Easter they hope to visit the following estates: Meadow Park, Aglish, Gladesville, The Brambles, Rockvale, Willow Grove, Davitt’s Grove, Rathbawn Grove, Rathbawn Avenue. They will visit in the evenings. We thank them for their generosity and commitment and we pray for the success of this new ministry in the Parish. Station Neighbourhood Masses are now being held in different parts of the Parish. Everyone is welcome to the Mass, not just a representative from each house. So please remember the rule of tea and biscuits, it keeps everything simple and is no strain on anyone. Those intending on hosting the Neighbourhood Mass, please give their names to their area priest. FÁS are planning to run a 20 wk. part time return to work course in Castlebar. The course is for women who have been out of the work force for some time. If you are interested, an information session & interview will be held on Mon. 12^th, in Daly’s Hotel at 10a.m.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 12^th March: 7.30- Delia Ellicot, Castlebar. 10- Mary & Ml. Morgan & dec. members of family, Glenisland. Tuesday, 13^th March: 7.30- Heneghan family & Hynes family, Castlebar. 10- Florita O’Sullivan & dec. members of Carpio, Myers & O’Sullivan families. Wednesday, 14^th March: 7.30- Thomas & Patrick Deasy, 25 St. Patrick’s Ave. 10- Thomas & Ellen Quigley & dec. members of family, Cloonfert. Thursday, 15^th March: 7.30- Archdeacon John Fallon. 10- Willie O’Haire, Pontoon Road. Friday, 16^th March: 7.30- Charles Tobin, Castlebar, John & Margaret Tobin, Ballina. 9.30- James Cusack, Mountdaisy. (1^st Ann.) 10- John & Annie Clarke & Molly Murray, Foxford. Saturday, 17^th March: St. Patrick’s Day BALLYHEANE CHURCH Fri. 16^th March: 8.00p.m: Thomas & Kate Neary, Derrygarve. Sat. 17^th March: 8.00p.m.: Michael, Mary & John Staunton, Killadeer. Sun. 18^th March: 10.30a.m.: Bill & Mary Keane, Ringeraun.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 17^th March Mary Jordan Mary Foy Joan McDonnell
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 18^th - 3^rd Sun.
	REST IN PEACE: We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Margaret Cawley, Gortnaclasser, Westport, mother of John Cawley, Mountgordon & Maudie Noonan, Rathbawn Rd.; Adrian Twomey, Cork, nephew of Patricia Walsh, Pontoon Rd. & Julie Flannelly, Springfield; Alice Hewitt (nee Cahill) sister of Frank Blake, McHale Rd.; John Neary, Liverpool & late of Moneen, brother of Margaret Carroll, Ballynew & Martin Neary, Moneen; Paddy Gilligan, 3 Marian Row; John Flynn, Belcarra, father of Breda Nolan, Milebush; Sr. Patricia Cawley, Cuan Chaitriona & Gurteen, Sligo; Laura Gray, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, niece of Mel Gray, Moneen; Archbishop Joseph Cunnane, Knock.
	LAY READERS: St. Patrick’s Day Parish Church 7.30: Padraig Flynn 11.15: Una Ní Ghabhlain 12.30: Margo Heneghan 3^rd Sunday of Lent Parish Church 7.30: Angela Gormley 10.00: Eanya Egan 11.15: Bernard Gallagher 12.30: Teresa Carney Breaffy 10.00: Martin Greaney, Pauline Jordan 11.30: Marie Tuohy 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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