Parish of Castlebar

Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane

Sunday Newsletter

7th Sunday of the Year

18^th February 2001

'Thought for Sunday'

Notices

Mass Intentions

Altar Society

Eucharistic Ministers

Rest in Peace

Lay Readers

In (For-)giving We Receive

There is a natural opposition in us to the message of forgiveness.  Nobody requests a sermon on this topic.  Yet, we know its necessity.  Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa perhaps put it best: ‘Without memory, there is no healing.  Without forgiveness, there is no future.’

However, many potential problems come to mind.  For example, should one ‘turn the other cheek’ in the case of rape, or of murder, or of child sexual abuse?  What about an abused spouse?

To err is human, to forgive is divine.  It demands superhuman effort.  But it is the only way forward.  Within us, as St. Paul aptly reminds, lies the man of earth and the man of heaven.  Both battle for supremacy within our own lives.

It is a truth as ancient as the story of David fleeing from the envious hatred of Saul bent on killing him (First Reading).  Reconciliation was the only way forward.  It is the truth of Jesus.  His gospel command remains an immense challenge: ‘Love your enemies’.  Seemingly impossible, but it is attainable.  Others have shown the way.  God, give us the courage to follow them.

(Fr. Tom Cox)

Email the Presbytery

Priest on Call:

Fr. Ml. Murphy

Tel. (094) 21844

NOTICES

NO DEVOTIONS in the Parish Church today Sunday.

SUNDAY LAY READERS

The time has come to recruit new Sunday Lay Readers in the Parish Church.  The participation of Lay Readers in the Sunday Masses is an integral part of our celebration of the Eucharist.  You are asked to suggest names of people you would recommend as Lay Readers in the Parish Church.

Please send the names to the Presbytery not later than Tues. 27^th Feb.

Reposition of the Blessed  Sacrament

 19^th - 23^rd  February

Mon.    -          Sheila Brennan

Tues.    -          Eileen O’Boyle

Wed.   -          G. Munnelly

Thurs.  -          Mary Kelly

Fri.       -          Carmel McSharry

Sat.      -          Maisie Loftus

FAMILY CENTRE PROGRAMMES

Booking essential tel. 25900

Welcoming Asylum Seekers

An opportunity to understand people who differ from us by way of colour, culture, religion etc.

Date: Tues.  Feb. 20^th at 8p.m.

Facilitated by Castlebar/Westport Refugee Support Group and an Asylum Seeker.

Managing your family finances in the 21^st Century 

This presentation will deal with the financial pressures of modern day living.  The topic should be of interest to those living on a limited budget and those who may be finding it difficult to manage their finances in general. 

Date: Wed.  Feb. 21^st at 8p.m.

Speakers: Sandra Cribben & Michael Gilroy, Money Advisors.

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: Mon. Feb. 26^th & March 5^th. 

Time: 8p.m. - 10p.m. 

Speaker: Adrian Gavin B.Ed., M.Sc. (Educational Psychologist)

Hospitality Welcome Teams

A further meeting will take place next Tuesday night at 8p.m. in the Parish Centre to help prepare people for this new ministry.  All new members welcome.

Daffodil Day - Volunteers needed

A meeting will be held in Daly’s Hotel, on Thurs. 22^nd Feb. at 9p.m. for all who would like to help  on Daffodil Day.

Prayer Group - Adoration on Wednesday at 8p.m. in the Social Services Centre.  All are welcome.

Bingo

Don’t forget Bingo every Tuesday at 8.45p.m. in the Welcome Inn Hotel.  Great prizes.

The Legion of Mary invites you to a discussion ‘Are we charitable enough’, on Feb. 20^th at 8p.m. in the Social Services Centre, Castle Street.  All are welcome.

Meeting of the Friends of the Sacred Heart Hospital will be held on Tues. 20^th Feb. at 8p.m.  in the hospital.

Antenatal Classes run by public health nurses are being held in Lough Lannagh on Tuesday nights at 8p.m.  Classes are free.

Tickets for Ballyheane Community Council dance on Fri. 9^th March, are on sale in your station area this weekend.

MASS INTENTIONS

PARISH CHURCH

Monday,  19^th February:

  8-         Harry Healy & dec. members of Healy & Coyne                families.

10-         Patrick & Maria Nyland, Ballinacorriga.

Tuesday, 20^th February:

  8-         Patrick & Johanna Devanney, Liverpool &                Turlough.

10-         Bill, William & Bridie Quinn, Charles Street &                Ballintubber.

Wednesday, 21^st February:

  8-         Molloy family, Cappagh.

10-         Thomas Moran, Carrnacurry & dec. members of                Moran family.

Thursday, 22^nd February:

  8-         Frank & Celia  Brennan, Marian Row.

10-         Kevin Mulroy & dec. members, 46 Lakeshore                Drive.

Friday, 23^rd February:

  8-         Johnny McNeely, 67 McHale Road.

10-         Delia, Tom & Breda Moylette, Market Square.

Saturday, 24^th February:

  8-         Martin Neary, Pontoon Rd., Mary & John Smith,                England.

9.30-      Gerardine Brogan, Station Road.  (M.M.)

10-         Michael Murray, Borradruma.

10.30-     Paddy O’Malley, Tucker Street.  (1^st Ann.)

BALLYHEANE CHURCH

Sat. 24^th  Feb.:     8.00p.m.:  

Pat Mugan, Cloonaghmore.

Sun. 25^th  Feb.:   10.30a.m.:  

Richard Staunton, Clooncruel.

ALTAR SOCIETY: 24^th  February

Agnes McKenna       Agnes McLoughlin

Maureen Davoren

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:

Sun. 25^th      -  4^th    Sun.

REST IN PEACE:  We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of

Moris O’Brien, Ennis, father of Judy McHugh, Milebush;

Margaret McEvilly, Ballintubber, mother of Anne Gavin, The Cedars, Breaffy Road;

Mary Rabbette, nee Walsh, Doncaster & late of Ballymacragh;

Margaret (Doreen) Gannon, St. Martin’s Terrace;

Martin Finnerty, Keelogues, father of John, Fortfield, Martin, Windsor & Bridie, Charles Street;

Mike Gannon, Kilkenny, Breaffy Rd.;

John O’Malley, Shepard’s Bush & late of Ballycroy, brother of Mary Conway, Raheenbar & Ann Moloney, Islandeady.

LAY READERS: 8^th Sun. in Ord. Time

Parish Church

  7.30: John Garavan

10.00: Brendan Mullins

11.15: Joan Hanley

12.30: Joe Staunton

Breaffy

10.00: Mick Devanney,  Mary Canavan

11.30: Gerry Burke

St. Mary’s

11.30: Oliver Moran

DAILY READERS

Mon.      -              Paul Murphy

Wed.      -              Mary Foy

Thurs.     -              Teresa O’Shea

Fri.         -              Kathleen Brady

Sat.         -              Delia Gavin

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