Parish of Castlebar Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar; St Aloysius's, Breaffy; St. Patrick's, Ballyheane Sunday Newsletter The Ascension of the Lord 27^th May 2001
'Thought for Sunday' Notices Mass Intentions Altar Society Eucharistic Ministers Rest in Peace Lay Readers Previous Newsletters	St. Thérèse of Lisieux Francoise-Marie Thérèse Martin was born on January 2, 1873, the youngest of a family of nine children. By all accounts she had a happy childhood. She was affectionate and had much natural charm. On April 9, 1888,Thérèse joined her sisters in the Carmel at Lisieux, where she soon developed a reputation in the convent for great piety. On September 8, 1890, at the age of seventeen, Thérèse took final vows. In spite of poor health, she carried out from the first all the austerities of the stern Carmelite rule, except that she was not permitted to fast. In June, 1897, Thérèse was removed to the infirmary of the convent. On September 30, with the words, "My God . . . I love Thee!" on her lips she died. Only twenty-six years after her death she was beatified by Pope Pius XI, and in the year of Jubilee, 1925, he pronounced her a saint. Thérèse occupied herself with reading and writing almost up to the end of her life. In her twenty-third year, on order of the prioress, Thérèse began to write the memories of her childhood and of life at the convent; this material forms the first chapters of the History of a Soul. It is a unique document, written with a charming spontaneity, full of fresh turns of phrase, unconscious self- revelation, and, above all, giving evidence of deep spirituality. She describes her own prayers - "With me prayer is a lifting up of the heart, a look towards Heaven, a cry of gratitude and love uttered equally in sorrow and in joy; in a word, something noble, supernatural, which enlarges my soul and unites it to God". Some of her other sayings include ….. "I will spend my Heaven doing good on earth." "I have never given the good God aught but love, and it is with love that He will repay.” “I understand that without love, works are nothing, even the most dazzling”. "My 'little way' is the way of spiritual childhood, the way of trust and absolute self-surrender." The relics of St. Thérèse are to be in the Archdiocese from June 7^th – 11^th. On Thursday June 7^th they will arrive in Tuam Cathedral at 2pm. On Friday 8^th of June they will be transferred to the Carmelite Convent in Knock and then on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning they will be in the Basilica at Knock Shrine. While the relics are in the Archdiocese there will be a Triduum of prayer organized in our parish, details of which will be announced later. This will be a special time of prayer in the archdiocese and we encourage as many people as possible to take part.	Email the Presbytery Priest on Call:
	NOTICES Prayer for Exams - From now until the end of the exams, on Tuesday nights there will be prayer around the cross in the Church of the Holy Rosary, from 10p.m. to 11p.m. We would encourage families to come along to pray for all who are doing exams. First Friday 1^st June: The priests will visit the sick at the usual times. There will be Mass at 7.30p.m. in the Parish Church, Ballyheane Church and Breaffy Church. Confirmation Ceremony of Light on Wed. May 30^th for Country Schools and Thurs. May 31^st for Town Schools. Venue: Church of the Holy Rosary. Time: 8p.m. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament 28^th May - 2^nd June Mon. - Kathleen Gallagher Tues. - Breege McDonnell Wed. - Phil Duffy Thurs. - Nora McHale Fri. - Teresa O’Shea Sat. - Margaret Mongan Mass for those doing their exams on Mon. 4^th June at 7.30p.m. in the Parish Church. All exam students, their parents and teachers are invited. Breaffy Community Council - vacancies on Student Summer Jobs Scheme. Tel. 094-24061. Castlebar Tidy Towns Clean Ups commence on Mon. 28^th May at 8p.m. at Cathal Duffy’s Garage. Third World Meeting in the Welcome Inn on Tues. 29^th May at 7.30p.m. The Legion of Mary will distribute miraculous medals to the Confirmation children at the Ceremony of Light on May 30^th and 31^st in the Parish Church. I.C.A. Guild Meeting A.G.M. on Mon. 28^th May in the Social Service Centre at 8.30p.m. CONFIRMATION 2^ndJune - Country Schools 3^rd June - Town Schools De La Salle Commemoration Day Last Sunday’s celebration in honour of the De La Salle Brothers was a wonderful success. We would like to thank all who were involved one way or another in making it such a memorable occasion. The sculpture by John Coll is a very worthy memorial to the Brothers and a distinct addition to Chapel Street. Our collection for the day on May 6^th amounted to £4,000 for which we thank you all. Prayer Group Pentecost Mini Vigil in the Social Service Centre, on Sat. 2^nd June. Speaker and celebrant of Eucharist Fr. Frank Fahey C.C., Ballintubber. Eucharist 11p.m. (approx.) Church Collection for the Family Centre, Castlebar (tel. 25900) Sincere thanks to everyone who contributed recently to this collection. Your contribution will help maintain and develop important services for families in our diocese. Citizens Information - mobile Service will be in Breaffy on Tues. 29^th May from 10a.m. to 1p.m. & Balllyheane from 2p.m. - 5p.m. Archdiocese of Tuam - Pilgrimage to Lourdes, from Knock Airport on Aug. 8^th - 13^th, led by Archbishop Neary. Tel. Sheila at 093-25025 (day) or 093-24639 (evenings). Public Rosary at Breaffy Grotto from Mon. 28^th to Thurs. 31^st at 7p.m. Organised by Legion of Mary. Snugboro Dev. Assoc. Car Boot Sale at Castle St. Car Park today Sun., 10a.m. to 3p.m. 8K walk/run in Claremorris - on Sat. 9^th June at 7p.m. In aid of Mayo Breast Cancer Support Group. Registration in Town Hall, Claremorris from 5p.m. on the day. Fee £5. Please support.
	MASS INTENTIONS PARISH CHURCH Monday, 28^th May: 8- Julia Roache, Marian Row. 10- Sean O’Connell, Chapel Street. Tuesday, 29^th May: 8- Michael Gibbons, Cashel, Turlough. 10- Hughie & Mary McDonnell, Newport Rd., George & Evelyn Darker, St. Patrick’s Avenue. Wednesday, 30^th May: 8- Michael Murray & dec. members of family, Derryharriff North. 10- Anne O’Regan, Spencer Park. Thursday, 31^st May: 8- Annie Flannelly, Marian Row. 10- Michael McHale, Ann & Bill Forkan, Castlebar & Swinford. Friday, 1^st June: 8- Michael & Bridget Cawley, Aughadrina. 10- Margaret & James Mannion, son James, daughter Margaret & dec. members of Mannion & Mooney families. Saturday, 2^nd June: 8- Michael & Kathleen Lavelle, Derreenmaunish. 10- Tom & Margaret Gannon, Peter McHale & dec.members, Moneen. BALLYHEANE CHURCH Fri. 1^st June: 7.30p.m. Ann Hoban, Errew. (1^st Ann.) Sat. 2^nd June: 8.00p.m.: Mike Quigley, Carrowclogher. Sun. 3^rd June: 10.30a.m.: Annie Gavin & dec. members of family, Coolodge
	ALTAR SOCIETY: 2^nd June Agnes McKenna Agnes McLoughlin Maureen Davoren
	EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sun. 3^rd - 1^st Sun.
	REST IN PEACE: We commend into your hands Lord, the souls of Mary Ellen Needham, Lecanvey, mother of Fr. Gerry Needham; James Vincent Timlin, Cloonsunna; Martin Flanagan, brother of Sean Flanagan, Curragh; James Costello, Tipperary, brother of Phil O’Toole, Rathbawn Road; Bridie Casey, London, nee Gannon, late of Moneen Cottages, sister of John Gannon (Leeds), Peggy Grey, Pauline Murphy & Austin Gannon, Castlebar; Paul Singh, Scotland, nephew of Kevin Curry, Breaffy; Niall Sweeney, Achill, father of Catherine Bourke, Lisgowel, Breaffy.
	LAY READERS: Pentecost Sunday Parish Church 7.30: Teresa Carney 11.15: Ml. Reynolds 12.30: Martin Feeney Breaffy 10.00: Mick Devanney, Mary Canavan 11.30:Mary Grealish St. Mary’s 11.30: Adrian Keena 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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