Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter Mission Sunday 21^st October 2001
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	A Day for Life Last Sunday, October 14^th was designated a national day for life by the Irish hierarchy. The immediate debate that comes to mind when we mention a day for life is debate about abortion. However, there are many other life issues pertinent to our society at this time. Discussions about life issues need to be broadened beyond any single issue. Among these other areas of concern are; the alarming growth in the number of murders committed in our country, the increasing violence (sometimes fatal) in our towns and cities, the growing number of road traffic accidents, and the number of people in our country who choose to take their own lives. The commandment not to take life is central to all these discussions also. The primary purpose of this day for life is to “foster in individual consciences, in families, in the Church and in civil society, a recognition of the meaning and the value of human life at every stage and in every condition.” John Paul II Evangelium Vitae #85.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call: Fr. P. Curran Tel. (094) 21274
	NOTICES Mission Sunday Today Sunday 21^st Oct. is Mission Sunday. “Mission Sunday is important in the life of the Church. Mission cannot be left to a group of ‘specialists’. It is a matter for all Christians, dioceses, parishes, Church institutions and associations… to pray for and encourage offerings for the missions”. (Pope John Paul II) In-Service Course for priests The priests of the parish will be away on an In-Service Course this week. Please remember them in your prayers. 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. Floodlighting of Church We are very grateful to the Urban Council for the floodlight of the Church of the Holy Rosary for the centenary. They have made provision for the costs of the floodlighting in their estimates and we thank the councillors who voted in favour of this motion. The Church really looks well when lit up at night. Go raibh míle maith agaibh. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 22^nd - 27^th October Mon. - Sheila Brennan Tues. - Eileen O’Boyle Wed. - Ger Munnelly Thurs. - Mary Kelly Fri. - Phil Beirne Sat. - Marie Beirne Devotions in the Parish Church today Sunday at 7p.m. Family Centre Programmes For bookings tel. 094-25900 Communications Course An opportunity to improve your confidence and self-esteem. This course will help raise your self-esteem and confidence, improve communication with your partner, children and friends, understand what is going on in your life and enhance your skills for coping. Dates: Tues. Nov. 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th, Dec. 4^th, 11^th, from 10a.m. - 12 noon. Facilitator: Maura Byrne, a tutor with the Health Promotion Unit, W.H.B. 20^th Century Writers & God This one day seminar will examine the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh with particular reference to the poet’s understanding of God. Date: Sat. Nov. 17^th from 10a.m. - 4.30p.m. Speaker: Sr. Una Agnew Ph.D Candlelight vigil for peace A candlelight vigil for peace will take place outside the Co. Council Office, The Mall on Mon. 22^nd Oct. at 7.30p.m. Trócaire Collection for Afghanistan - the Archbishop has authorised the weekend of 27^th 28^th October for a diocesan collection to help the work of Trócaire in Afghanistan. The offertory collection at all Mass next weekend will go towards this cause. Apostolic Work The monthly meeting of Apostolic Work will take place on 24^th Oct. at 8p.m. in St. Gerald’s Parish Centre. Endometriosis/hysterectomy Support Group meeting will be held in the Family Centre on Fri. 26^th Oct. from 8p.m. - 10p.m. Everyone welcome. For further information please contact Mary at 098-26865. Fashion Show In aid of Mayo Cancer Support and Diabetes Federation, Mayo Branch, on Thursday October 25^th at 8p.m. in the Welcome Inn. Month of the Holy Souls There will be Mass each weekday evening during November at 7.30p.m. in the Parish Church. Mass will include Novena prayers on Monday nights. The evening Masses will be offered for the dead. Bavaria - Any family interested in contacting a family in Bavaria - correspondence with a view to shared holidays, please contact Fr. Curran.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 22^nd October: 8 - Pat & Agnes Gibbons, Derryharriff. 10 - John, Annie & Patrick Mellett & dec. members of family, The Green. Tuesday, 23^rd October: 8 - Pake & Katie Fallon, McHale Road. 9.30 - Mike Quinn, Snugboro. (1^st Ann.) 10 - Dec. members of Nealon & McGarry families, Castlebar. Wednesday, 24^th October: 8 - Boland family, late of Ellison Street. 10 - Tom Brett, Davitt’s Terrace. Thursday, 25^th October: 8 - Augustus Bourke, Main Street & Bourke family, Frenchill. 9.30 - Nan Tighe, Gallows Hill. (1^st Ann.) 10 - John & Bridget Ruddy, Ballina. Friday, 26^th October: 8 - Bridget, Winnie & Michael Battle, Sligo. 10 - Michael & Mary Bourke, Borradruma. Saturday, 27^th October: 8 - James & Ann Clarke, Rathbawn Road. 9.30 - Bernard Joyce, Blackfort. (M.M.) 10 - Mary & Thomas Foy & dec. members of family, Thomas Street. 10.30 - Tom Neary, Blackfort. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Saturday, 27^th October: 8.00p.m. - Pat & Mgt. Cleary & dec. members of family, Mountdaisy. Sunday 28^th October: 10.30a.m.- Bridie Flynn, Lisnacurley.
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 27^th October Agnes McKenna Agnes McLoughlin Maureen Davoren
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 28^th - 4^th Sun.
	REST IN PEACE: We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Edwin Gaughan, 4 Lucan Street; Sr. Camillus Cunniffe, Bon Secours Sisters, Tuam, late of Moneen, sister of Nonie Gibbons, Tom, Jed, Jim and Br. Bernadine; Teresa Breslin nee Moran, London &late of Killala, sister of Florie Ruane, Marian Row; Tommie Mullins, Moorepark, Athenry, brother of Bernie Greaney, Breaffy.
	LAY READERS: 30^th Sun. in ord. time Parish Church 7.30:Joan Hanley 10.00:Ml. Gormley 11.15: Mary Tighe 12.30: Martin McDonagh Breaffy 10.00: Mick Devanney, Mary Canavan 11.30: Grace Jackson St. Mary’s 11.30: Regina McGarrigle DAILY READERS Mon. - Paul Murphy Wed. - Mary Foy Thurs. - Teresa O’Shea Fri. - Kathleen Brady Sat. - Delia Gavin
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